Most schools allow local homeschoolers to join after-school activities.
If you don’t know any other homeschoolers, search online for homeschooling groups and co-ops in your area. Your local librarians may be able to help you find them as well.
If you can’t find a homeschooling group, look at public schools, churches, and community centers. Some of these offer classes that anyone can join.
A driver’s license or bicycle gives you the ability to go out on your own schedule. Getting a part-time job can lead to new friends among your co-workers. It also shows your parents that you are ready for independence.
Never use your real name with strangers. If a website requires your real name, you should only use that site to talk to friends you know in real life. Never tell anyone the name of the town you live in, your phone number, or other personal information. Avoid unmonitored chat rooms, dating apps, and apps that put you in contact with random users. Do not reply to suspicious emails. Follow any rules your parents set about internet use.
