my mom wants me to DROP OUT OF SKOOL! wat to do?

Question

we've been in debt ever since before i was born ( my mom was 17) and my dad just left us. i have seven other siblings and my mom cant take care of all of us at once. so she wants me to drop skool and baby sit and work everyday! i dont know what to do, i've been doing real good in skool too. but i want to help my mom out.
but what kind of life is raising my younger siblings and watching them graduate high skool and go off to collage, and i cant do either? this sucks big time! what cant i do????

Answer 1

If you are determined, you can stay in school and earn money. An education is the one thing no one can ever take away from you. Do not, do not, do not leave school. I worked full time, took care of my family and went to school. You can do it all. Good Luck.

Answer 2

You need to compromise and stay in school at least through high school but get a part time job. If you talk to a guidance counselor they have be able to work out a different school schedule with you. In my county kids who really do need to work to support their family can set up a plan where they go to school in the mornings only then take summer school and may still graduate with their class. Also, try to get into a vocational/technical program or BOCES to learn a trade while still in high school so that yu can graduate and start making some better money immediately since you have some skills.

Also, unless you are a rock star or teenage rocket scientist you really won't be able to bring home alot of money after taxes because you don't have any training or experience.

Answer 3

Well U could home school I homeschool and I know ur thinkin Iam gonna be bored and theres not gonna be any people to mee to and OMG what am I gonna do about a bf and friends well listen to this I am homeschooled have alot of frinds and go out on dates met the best guy of my life we are eventually gonna get married and I still do school its the best thing and tell ur firnds that just cuz ur home schooled duznt mean that u cant be freinds anymore I know this is alot to read but trust me it really makes sense in the end if u are serius about graduating and going to college. The only big cost is buying the books and thats about $700 every year but thats it. Or here is anohter option just go to public school but thats not really the best I dea theres drugs and sex and everubodys pressuring you. Listen Iam available 24/7 to talk to so if u would to email me and get some more info on this whole big thing my email is [e-mail] I also have yahoo messenger so if u would like to tlak live it would be great.

Answer 4

Boy, does this ever suck, but big Time!
This is rough.
By law, you have to stay in school until you are 16 in most states. But here's the skinny. it's your mom's house; even though she may be wrong, you need to abide by the rules. She has to support the whole family, not just you.

Take a look at the BIG mistake she made in life, and don't make the same one by getting pg at 16 just to get away from home.

Pls talk to a a school cnslr, and see what suggestions they may have for you. Some arrangements may be available to help out.
You can alwys go back and finish your education, fortunately.

Answer 5

Your mother should be a better role model. She cant blame you for what went wrong in her life. My mother had me @ 16 and I always felt I was the reason she didn't succeed in life. It is unfair of her to ask you to put your dreams on hold because she chose to have 7 other children! I would see about living with other relatives and possible talk to your counselor at school. That is way not cool, you wont have a chance to have a comfortable life when you are grown if you drop out and she knows it, which makes her a horrible- selfish person, let alone, a really bad mother! DON'T DROP OUT OF SCHOOL. If all else fails, at least get your GED.

Answer 6

My advice to you is stay in school no matter what. Otherwise you'll regret it later in life. It's your mother's responsiblity to care for you and your siblings since your dad stepped away. But you could help her by babysitting and maybe getting an after- school job. Your mom needs to find a job of her own as well. No disrespect to your mom intended. You need a good education, to get a good job.

Answer 7

O.k. ..think about it you take you mom's advice. Where are you going to work Denny's, Pizza Hut or Home Depot. Get your education at least a high school diploma. You need a skill or join the armed services. Make sure, you have a skill,trade and a diploma. Don't lose hope you need these to improve your life.

Answer 8

Try to stay in school,if your old enough maybe try to get a job and give some or all the money to your mom. You like school so stay in school becuz wachting ur sisters or brothers graduating and you didnt you'll probly regret it,make the chose you think you should..i hope you make the right chose,Good luck

Answer 9

You must NOT drop out. If you do you will be miserable the rest of your life and the depression will kill you. You are old enough now to almost be on your own and as mean as it sounds, your mom laid in her bed, now she has to learn how to make it. Seek counseling from child/youth services. Sounds like she ran off the track a long time ago if she's got that many kids. You need to set a positive example of finishing school and committing yourself to being strong and not giving in to your mom's request of dropping out. She obviously missed out on some of her teenage yrs and you need to prevent a bad cycle of failure from starting. Follow other legitimate suggestions from other answerer's. Good Luck......DON'T DROP OUT...PLEASE.

Answer 10

You will never get a job for YOUR FUTURE if you drop out of school. You shouldnt assist your mom in the raising of HER KIDS, that is an awful thing to ask of you. Stay in school, then go to college. Move in with your dad, this will ease up on your mom's horrible burden of being a responsible adult.