What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Indiana
My 16 year old daughter wants to drop out of high school. She has had major depressive disorder, general anxiety disorder, and social anxiety disorder for as long as I can remember. Recently for the past two years, her depressive episodes has taken a pathway for the worst causing truancy and failing many of her classes. She used to be a high achiever with straight As and now its straight Fs and a 1.8 GPA. She claims its all too much for her and I dont want to add to her stress or cause her more emotional damage but I do care for her future. She claims that 16 she can drop out. She says she wants to get a GED, start working to save for her to begin college at 18. She says right now her mindset isnt the best but she wants to return to higher education later on. If she continues high school, credit recovery is needed, extending her high school experience meaning stress for years. Should I support her? Can she drop out without parents permission in this state? If she discontinues to go, can the state fine me? I hate seeing her upset and depressed but I do think a diploma is necessary to succeed. If she drops out now and gets into college at 18, will she be able to pursue her career as a nurse? Please, she is my only child and Im not sure how to handle this situation properly.
My 16 year old daughter wants to drop out of high school. She has had major depressive disorder, general anxiety disorder, and social anxiety disorder for as long as I can remember. Recently for the past two years, her depressive episodes has taken a pathway for the worst causing truancy and failing many of her classes. She used to be a high achiever with straight As and now its straight Fs and a 1.8 GPA. She claims its all too much for her and I dont want to add to her stress or cause her more emotional damage but I do care for her future. She claims that 16 she can drop out. She says she wants to get a GED, start working to save for her to begin college at 18. She says right now her mindset isnt the best but she wants to return to higher education later on. If she continues high school, credit recovery is needed, extending her high school experience meaning stress for years. Should I support her? Can she drop out without parents permission in this state? If she discontinues to go, can the state fine me? I hate seeing her upset and depressed but I do think a diploma is necessary to succeed. If she drops out now and gets into college at 18, will she be able to pursue her career as a nurse? Please, she is my only child and Im not sure how to handle this situation properly.