How should i tell my grandmother this?

Question

I want to move out to wisconsin, tell this girl that's been my best friend for a long time that i love her, start my life as an adult, and become wealthy due to many business ventures.

That's my rough outline of what i want to do with the rest of my life. its all set in stone, except for the moving part. my grandmother (the guardian i live with) doesn't think that i should move out of this village. there's nothing here except for some trees, a farm, crack houses, second hand stores, and a grocery store. she doesn't even want me to leave for college. and she definitely doesn't want me to have a girlfriend.

let me summarize myself so that you can get a better grip on who i am and what i'm trying to get done here.

I'm 16 years old (17 on August 31st) and i've graduated from high school with a year of college. I have a full resume, with all sorts of job experience, awards, honors, and references. I have an extreme knowledge of computers, psychology, business, music, and martial arts. In the 3rd grade i was reading at a freshman level. I have always been more advanced than my peers. most people around here would argue that i am as mature as a 35 year old guy. I am well spoken, and am a very conscientious person. That's the good stuff, here the bad. I'm a little overweight, i have asthma, and am lactose intolerant so i have weak bones and joints. I tend to think a lot, and ask a lot of questions. I have been considered to smart for my own good. I dont have any idea how to work a washing machine.

I realize that i'm young and under legal age. i realize that i need an education greater than have of an AA of liberal arts. I'm currently applying to University of Phoenix Online. Emancipation is also an option. What i need is way to tell my grandmother that this is what i'm gonna do and she needs to accept it and let me move on.

any ideas?

Answer 1

Sounds to me like your grandmother is trying to hold on to you any way she can.  You must know that she will miss you terribly.  If you are the only real family she has, then you should understand this must be very difficult for her.  If you can't have her move with you, then think of ways to reassure her that you will remain in touch always.  Let her know that you are not walking out blind, but have a plan for the future.  Sit down and really thoroughly discuss things with her so she has a complete understanding of what you want and need to do with your life.

Good luck to you and your future endeavors.