Brooklyn, NY asked in Juvenile Law for Ohio

Q: Can I drop out at 17? My son is 7 months old an I can't take care of him go to school an work .

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Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
Answered
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Licensed in Ohio

A: You can drop out, but if you don't complete your education, then you will be unable to earn a decent living and even with government assistance, will likely live in poverty with your son. Talk to a family member, school counselor, teacher, or other trusted adult about your situation.

Tim Akpinar agrees with this answer

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
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  • Little Neck, NY

A: Don't give up on school. You are in a very difficult situation and you deserve sympathy for your hardship in dealing with school and parenthood at your age, but look into online options. Hopefully you will be able to complete high school, GED program, and be able to think about online college if that is part of your aspirations. Speak with your school counselors and ask about financial aid for these types of programs. Only look into programs that are accredited and that mean something upon their completion. There are probably many government-sponsored resources you can explore, so look into those before you think about shelling out money for private programs. Good luck

Tim Akpinar

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