Thinking of dropping out..help?

Question

im17 going into gr 12. and things have been horrible. im 6 credits behind. i really want to make it and be a pediatrician. but i dont know anymore.too much stress/depression. 2much going on in the house.i wasn't like this before i was actually getting good grades but slowly dropping.i feel more violent & thats not like me.i dont like school,i feel like my parents dont care if i go2school.i have alot of friends but y do i feel so alone.i feel like i dont fit in&im regulary absent from school.ppl look at me and think im smart& have a perfect life but they dont have one idea about whats going on in my life.my dad is an alcoholic and just forget him he cant do anything to help me anymore. we've done more than enough to help him.im thinking of getting a tutor to help me out everyday with homework. i just need help i dont know what to do anymore. please no stupid comments. thanks.

Answer 1

don't drop out! that one decision could ruin your life. at least finish high school and you can go to univ if you want. good idea! get a tutor and do some extra stuff to get your credits hun.  please please please don't drop out. i've seen to many people drop out and then there life spireled out and now they are practically homeless... PLEASE don't drop out. PLEASE

Answer 2

Don't drop out...You're so close to graduating. It's only one more year and you really need an education to do ANYTHING in this world. If you want to be a pediatrician than do it. If you work hard, you can achieve anything. I also had an alcoholic in the house, I know it's not easy, just remember that there are people that understnad what you are going  through. You aren't alone. Good luck and hang in there!!!

Answer 3

Dropping out these days is illegal youd have to get a fake identity.Dropping out is also the worst thing to do.You would never get a livable job and have to live with your dad for ever.Your 17 one more year at 18 you can leave and go to college or just get a normal job at a bank or something just one year then you can leave the nest.

Answer 4

its NOT worth it, u wont b able 2 get a good job and it sucks. u sound like a smart girl, just try 2 catch up with the credits and dont care wat any1 else thinks. ur future is all bout u, not any1 else, so fight 2 keep it bright.

Answer 5

Okay. This is what you do..Your father is probably the cause of your anger. You should get some help if it really gets out of hand you can always go to a psychiatrist. Also with your grades, dont take any honors (if you havnt already) Ask your teacher for help after school, ask questions during class. At my school they have a program basically for every subject to go to after school. Dont get too worked up over this, my life is basically the same and i play 3 sports :P also.

Just relax, put your priorities in order and figure your life out.

Good luck i hope i helped :]

if i did you could send me a message if you need more help. =D

Answer 6

I know what you mean.  My dad was alcoholic and it was hard.  Now hes on some drugs, (he thinks its a substation)

I would keep going to school, you need you high school degree to at least get a decent job and hey you can move out too.

And its senior year!!! (its mine too) and that means you gotta make this year the best or atleast try too

goodluck

Answer 7

Dear Queen,

Your letter breaks my heart because I've been there.  You're showing the classic signs of putting way too much pressure on yourself.  

My parents were both alcoholics and the battles in our house were horrid.  Please know that I say this with loving concern:  When I read your question, what I am hearing is that you're looking for validation that quitting school is a solution.  It's not.  The economy is tough right now and decent jobs that will help you to afford basic life necessities are extremely difficult to find for the kids who have graduated college.  Leaving HS in your final year will tell an employer that you may not have what it takes to tough it out.

As hard as it is to find a silver lining, you need to find reasons to stay in school.  I have a sense that this next year, whether in school or not, will teach you the life lessons that some of your friends won't have to face for another 2-4 years.  

I won't make you any promises except one.  If you stick this out, you'll have something to be extraordinarily proud of: standing tall in the face of diversity.  In other words, you'll be a survivor!  

Someone suggested talking to a teacher.  That's a good idea, but also consider your Guidance Counselors.  They can also direct you toward people who can help, especially with the violent feelings.  I wonder if this is a result of knowing there are things in your life that you just don't have any control over.  But you do have control over some things, and the violence may be a way of trying to take control over something, even though it's a bad thing.

You already know that it's not a good choice and that's the first step to overcoming it.  You're stronger than you think you are, so don't give up on yourself.  We won't give up on you, okay?  

Write back and let us know how you're doing!

Hugs!

Answer 8

Hi There

Please don't give hope, i am pretty sure you'll able to catch on your study. You have a long road ahead of you and at this young nurturing age of yours, do not let any negative stuff tainted your beautiful and pure mind. There are things you cannot control especially about what's going on in your family, is either you have a good talk with your family yo express your thoughts (which is the best) otherwise do stick around with your friends (those whom able to encourage you more). Although at time we may are be disappointed towards those who hurt us, but do continue to love and forgive them. A positive mindset is the best medicine to stay away from depression.

Answer 9

Drop out, and you will regret it for the rest of your life.  Complete it, and you will reap the benefits for the rest of your life.

The relief you will experience by dropping out will be very short lived... and so not worth it.  Tough it out, and stay in school.  In this society, it's a very, very, good idea.

Plus, when else will someone provide shelter, food, and a place to make friends for 7 hours a day?  Message me if you need help.