Im a 15 year old drop out...Im starting to regret it.....What to do now?

Question

I only go to school one day per week because I am on home studies.Within the first month of school I was ditching to hang with friends, babysitting my drunk mom until 3:00 am, and I even wound up in the back of a police car.

Staying up with my mean drunk mom made it hard for me to get up on time. From there I would rebel against my mom & the school system and miss school.

I ditched school one day and hopped on the bus. I went to my friends school (45 min away) and the cop on campus asked me where I should be.He made me lift my shirt and get in the back of the car.

They took me to my high school where this really mean lady who looked&sounded like Holly Hunter yelled at me for an hour. I cried :(

I decided then that school wasnt for me.

I dont so much regret it as I wish that I was back at school now. My friend moved to LA and my only friend is busy at her school going to dances, football games, making friends, and going to concerts.I am just her old friend yet she is my only friend

Answer 1

There should be a community college in your area that offers GED or high school diploma classes that you can attend rather than going to regular high school.  My son got his high school diploma after just 30 days and taking a test.  He was so much worse about schooling than you seem to be.  Look into that option.  If you want to get out of your mothers house them appeal to the foster care system and try and get her help for her alcoholism.  No child should have to be the parent to an addict.  It's also not about having fun and making friends.  You're15 and need to think about what you'll do with your life.  I think you should consider a career in the military.   My son was totally against it at first and he made terrible mistakes.  Now he's 19 and has nothing and is living with me and I provide for him.  He's going into the service in May because he's realized that my advice that I gave him when he was 16 was solid and he should have listened to me. He'd have everything that he wanted had he did as I suggested.  YOU think about what you expect from your future and YOU decide what is best for you.

Answer 2

Hey! I am a 15 year old too and i could not imagine myself going through what you are right now. I would advise you (as a friend) to go back to your school or change schools. Even though i am only 15, my parents always taught me that the more educated you are, you have better chances and open roads to success infront of you. So be strong and never fret hunnie because you will have new friends with time.

lots and lots of best wishes

x*x

Answer 3

From your writing, I can tell that you aren't stupid. You're just confused and probably sad. Just stay in school, you're only 15 years old you have the rest of your life ahead of you. Even though things aren't going well right now they will get better, but dropping out of school is a sure fire way to ruin your life. Friends will come and go, that's just part of life.

Answer 4

Go back to your old school now!!!!You need to get back in school because to me it sounds like your getting depressed and I know how that feels!The longer you stay out...the more depressed your going to get and you don't want that!Get back into school and see and make friends!!

Answer 5

In one of your other questions you are complaining about a 700 word essay you have to write for school.  Oops sorry you said 700 PAGE essay.  

In another one of your questions you are talking about a crazy room mate.  Not too many 15 yr olds I know have room mates.

Answer 6

Hold your chin up, and go back to school. And this time buckle down, you can do it. Even do some extra things to see if you have hidden talents in classes being offered. And turn that clown in that made you lift your shirt.

Answer 7

i think you should go back to your old school because its no good running away from it all. If that isnt an option another school would be fine. You could also take classes at a tafe or something if you arent planning on going back at all. Get some qualification so you can have a decent life. Learn from your mistakes and try to follow the rules and respect people and yourself next time.... As with your friend try joining some of her activities so you can be together more often and still have fun while you are..

Goodluck hope you solve your problem and can have a happy long life in the future.

Answer 8

go back to school. it doesn't matter which one. you can not afford not to have a high school diploma. even having it you will be at the bottom of the employment pool. unless you have some steller talent or you are a genius go back to school. just pick one and get it done.

so many people are graduating from college that is becoming the new basic standard of education. what will you do in 10 years with no education. fun now can ensure you live in a trailer park for the rest of your life. grow up and make some mature choices.

Answer 9

try to find a GED program in your area....or try to go back to high school...then get your diploma....move out...go to college and live on campus,,,and get your bachelor's degree....you need to be strong and get your education......life is hard..and without any proper education, you'll be living in the slums, pregnant with 5 children....and miserable....i grew up in a single parent home...my mom raised me but i really raised her...i would took two buses to school...it was hard...i was late everyday to school......but i did graduate and went to college......trust me...if you don't get back in school now , it'll will just get harder..

Answer 10

it is never to late to continue your studies as long as you have the determination to succeed and good luck. life is not easy. you will have your up and down

Answer 11

Be brave and go to school, I would find a new school and have a fresh start, study hard, make friends and build yourself a future, you still have a lot of time, do it as soon as possible and you will thank yourself for it. Good luck

Answer 12

School isn't just a social club. You are learning what you need to know to have a good career and future. Find the school that is zoned for the area you live in and go. If you drop out of school your life will be very hard. Graduate from school and go to college. You will not regret it. But you will regret not graduating High School.

Answer 13

its never too late for anything as long as you set your mind on it, go back to school and pick one that you think would be comfortable for you from then you just focus

Answer 14

education is the key to life... the more you know the better you feel and high you and others think about you. you need to get back in school and focus on the school work. Friends are important but what you learn is more. School teaches you how to meet people and how to be respectful. it teaches you responsibility and how to be one time. when you go looking for a job and they see that you didnt complete school you think it gives then a good though bout you? go back and start over or if you feel comfterble go back and finish what you started....

Answer 15

It doesn't matter where you go to high school...just GET BACK IN SCHOOL!!!  Education is so important, don't waste a free education.  Learing is the one thing that no one can take away from you.  You're only hurting yourself by not getting an education.

Good luck

Answer 16

I am the mom to a now 18yo son who dropped out after he turned 16. I was schooling him at home and he just refused to do anything. He is now struggling to get a GED so he can get a decent job and go on to college. I don't think he regrets the decision he made, but it is a tough spot to be in.

I say "suck it up and go back to your old school." Do whatever you have to do, legally, to succeed and get it done.

Good Luck to you.

Answer 17

Talk to the teachers and principals at your old school and tell them why you left they will understand and help you get back in!

I am also a 15 year old drop out but thats cause i got pregnant!

I'm going back!!!

Answer 18

go back to school - any school.

Or do your GED.

Answer 19

It sounds to me like you are willing to go back to school.  If that's the case, do it.  Go to a new school if necessary, but do it.   At 15, this is a tough decision for you to make, and normally parents control these things.  If your mom is a mean drunk lady, then you should do everything in your power to make sure you don't end up like that (because it sounds like you're not happy with the way she is) .... and start with completing your education.  There are counselors and other people who will help you.    You can start anew with a clean slate and make a commitment to yourself to move forward and go to school. You'll be glad you did.  

Good luck.

Answer 20

I really think you shouldn't even be in your mother's house, much less homeschooling with her. Would you be willing to contact Child Protective Services and be put into foster care? Or do you have family you could move in with? Your mother needs help and you babysitting her isn't going to do her any good--and it certainly isn't going to do you any good; you are now more likely to stay in a relationship with a drunk and take care of him. Please, please, please, for your sake, get out of that house.

I don't think you should avoid your old school just because you're afraid to. You really haven't said why you don't want to go back to your old school. If you've got some reasons you feel are really valid, then go to a different school.