Q: i turning 18 in July and can provide for my for myself can my parents keep me from leaving if i don't graduate?
i have had plans for over a year now and my parents want to interfere in them. the reason i wont graduate is because i transferred from a vocational school back to a regular school due to very limited actual learning there (known everything they taught since 6th grade) and am behind on all my classwork, on top of this i have been sick for three months now... i was wondering what i could do to get out early?
A: Once you turn 18, you are legally an adult and can make your own decisions, good or bad. If you leave, will you have health insurance? Can you afford to live independently, pay for a car, car insurance, etc.? Why are you not graduating? Do you have plans to complete your education? If not, your options are going to be limited. Talk to a school counselor, family members, or other trusted adults who can provide some perspective and possibly help you avoid making mistakes you might later regret.
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