Nolan, I can speak to this situation from a parent's prospective.
Our youngest son went to public school through middle school and then began private school his freshman year of high school. We didn't really FORCE him to go to private school, but we thought it was the best thing.
He was always a cheerful, smiling young man and so it was very hard to see him come home from school with a sad face day after day. He always had lots of friends and suddenly he had none. During Christmas break of that year, we offered to let him transfer to the school his friends were attending, but he chose to stay. He joined the basketball team and found a ready-made group of friends.
As it turned out, he had a fantastic four years, playing on 1 championship football team and 2 championship basketball teams. He was accepted into the top 3 colleges of his choice and recently graduated. He STILL to this day has a close circle of friends from his high school years.
I suggest that you try joining in groups, activities and teams at your school. This will allow you to meet folks with whom you have common interests. Your parents are trying to maximize your opportunities. Remember that sometimes success doesn't come easily. And Good Luck to you!
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