Thinking about dropping out of school, your opinion is welcome.

you wont be able to go to college without a high school degree....my suggestion is find a vocational school or a community college nearby that offers art classes and just go there...you still need to take your required classes to graduate but for you it is your best option

finsh school first

I dropped out of high school my sophomore year. Then I realised I wasn't getting anywhere, because I wasn't doing anything except playing video games all day in my room. Now, I have to do an extra year of high school to graduate. I'm going to school in 2 days for another year even though I should be out. It sucks man, don't drop out you'll definitely regret it.mohfrontline

So, im thinking of dropping out of high school, im a junior and i just cant take it. I wanna be an artist and im not learning anything about that in school, or anything that i willneed in life. Ive learned the basics. Eitherway, im gonna be an artist.I figure i can practice and work until i can go to college. I figure, with the variety of people on ot, ill be bound to get some good advice. I also wanna put out there that my family is very strict on this, i feel pressured to finish high school but i dont think i can. I feel like, if i drop out, they will consider me a faliure. It sucks, but it is my life. I havent discussed this with them yet. What do you think i should do? Also, please specify what option you chose and why you chose that.

kipohippo021

it sucks but you have to finish HS you can't go anywhere without one isn't there something called a GED or something?

So the only reason you want to drop out is because you're lazy?

Good plan there, kiddo :roll:

So the only reason you want to drop out is because you're lazy?

Good plan there, kiddo :roll:

seems like you are only paying attention to the idiots that say "drop out", justifying your feelings. but really, finish hs or you will regret it for life. mark my words.theBeorn

Drop out. I did it 2 years ago. Never looked back. th3warr1or

You are already an artist. but at the moment it is overshadowed by your schoolwork. over time as you improve your skills, the shadow will move away. finish school, and then you will have an illuminated path infront of you.

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So the only reason you want to drop out is because you're lazy?

Good plan there, kiddo :roll:

kipohippo021

read the op

I read it. And you have no good reason for dropping out other you don't want to go anymore. High is not holding back your "art career" in any significant way. I had a friend who made around 600 bucks a month doing 3d modeling while in high school. If you really want to be an artist, at least finish high school so you can get a job to buy supplies. No one wants to hire a high school dropout.

You are already an artist. but at the moment it is overshadowed by your schoolwork. over time as you improve your skills, the shadow will move away. finish school, and then you will have an illuminated path infront of you.

Scr00I

Do it. Then you can pursue your art, and when you realize that you can't make a sustainable income off that you can finish your High School degree through some shady online service and then maybe you can get a minimum wage job. :Praven_squad

[QUOTE="raven_squad"]Do it. Then you can pursue your art, and when you realize that you can't make a sustainable income off that you can finish your High School degree through some shady online service and then maybe you can get a minimum wage job. :Pkipohippo021

[QUOTE="kipohippo021"][QUOTE="raven_squad"]Do it. Then you can pursue your art, and when you realize that you can't make a sustainable income off that you can finish your High School degree through some shady online service and then maybe you can get a minimum wage job. :PStanley09

I'd say do it. I'm also thinking of dropping out to pursue my dream. If art is something you love, then high school is just another obstacle....

I predict you will be working at McDonalds for a while, those high school drop outs are all stupid.

[QUOTE="mohfrontline"]I dropped out of high school my sophomore year. Then I realised I wasn't getting anywhere, because I wasn't doing anything except playing video games all day in my room. Now, I have to do an extra year of high school to graduate. I'm going to school in 2 days for another year even though I should be out. It sucks man, don't drop out you'll definitely regret it.kipohippo021

I'd say do it. I'm also thinking of dropping out to pursue my dream. If art is something you love, then high school is just another obstacle....

deathtarget04

LOLOLOL Dude, don't. I have a cousin who wanted to be an artist, and he dropped out the day he turned 16. He now lives in an apartment with 6 other guys and spends what little money he makes roofing houses on weed.mr_poodles123

You should at least get your GEDCleanPlayer

Finnish school, you will NEVER regret it. A whole lot more career opportunities open upto those who have a good education.

[QUOTE="Stanley09"][QUOTE="kipohippo021"] i dont know but, 64 dollars an hour sounds good. Its not a very stable job, but ill get better. :) either way, i know ill always have a job.kipohippo021

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[QUOTE="kipohippo021"] :? umm..... im not looking to become a male hooker....kipohippo021

When a fish takes the bait but won't let go of the line and you can't reel it in you jerk the rod which will jerk the line. If you can't reel it in you get it off the line.

If you're serious... don't drop out. I know people who thought it was a good idea at the time but they had to go back and get a G.E.D. AG.E.D is worth less than a High School Diploma and these days a high school diploma is worth nothing. But it's still worth a lot. A high school diploma is a necessary credential for most career fields. YouWANT to be an artist?Want doesn't mean you will. Most people are NOT doing what they wanted to do with their lives. They had to compromise. Without a high school diploma you limit what you'll be able to fallback on if the artist thing doesn't work out.

You're asking and we're telling you it's a stupid move. So rather than move along you have smart-ass input. Which leads meto believe you're just being a prankster. But If you're gonna be funny be obvious, don't try to decieve peopleintobelieving it's a serious matter. People don't like it when you waist their time.

LOLOLOL Dude, don't. I have a cousin who wanted to be an artist, and he dropped out the day he turned 16. He now lives in an apartment with 6 other guys and spends what little money he makes roofing houses on weed.mr_poodles123

You should at least get your GEDCleanPlayer

▲ It will be extremely difficult to get into college without a highschool degree. And even so, the first two years of college are basic education. Meaning you wont get to take much art classes until the later years. ▲

I predict you will be working at McDonalds for a while, those high school drop outs are all stupid.

metroidprime55

While i think high school diplomas are relatively worthless in real life ( i mean how much do you honestly learn with how crappy most of them are ) they do represent a fictitious standard by which some people like to judge you.

Finish, get your wasted time documented on paper to appease the masses and then do whatever you want with the rest of your life. Chances are even if you graduate you are still going to end up in the same exact place in life you would have had you dropped out.

Do what your heart tells you.

You won't be able to become an artist without a high school diploma. You need a job to care for yourself as you are rising in the art industry, but if you justdrop out and expect to start making thousands, you'll fail

in response to alot of people, i have my parents business to take over that ill fall back on, yes im serious about this thread. Threads are to create discussion yes? Well im arguing my point, its no diffrent than others arguing theirs. the only reason im considering this is because ive made some serious money. kipohippo021

You know for sure that your parents will let you take their business over? Have you even discussed it with them? I think you should talk it over with them instead of asking for opinions on a forum. You should know that nearly everyone here either have a HS diploma/GED or in the process of getting it. That means the majority of the people here will tell you to finish. Besides, I think you already made up your mind regardless of what we or your parents think.

in response to alot of people, i have my parents business to take over that ill fall back on, yes im serious about this thread. Threads are to create discussion yes? Well im arguing my point, its no diffrent than others arguing theirs. the only reason im considering this is because ive made some serious money. kipohippo021

... Why would you drop regardless? Your almost there to graduating and its a important milestone in life to live and learn. FURTHERMORE artist wise, I would stress to go to college.. To learn more techniques and to get better at your profession..

You haven't made serious money; you've made 450 dollars. Finish school and do art simultaneously, that way you can get into a university/fine arts program. Most fine arts programs, even at schools that specialize in fine arts, like to see a basic education in the "fundamentals." Furthermore, most (successful) modern artists also study graphic design, computer programming, and other disciplines. You would be doing yourself no favors by dropping out with the misguided notion that the successful eccentric artist of the past still exists today, and that you may become him (because you won't).

Likewise, at 16 or 17, you can't imagine how ignorant a statement like "I don't care if I become a hobo as long as I do what I love!" sounds like; if you make this decision, you likely will not be doing what you love. At some point your sense of self-worth will scream at you, telling you "stop squandering your father's money and be your own man!" I know it's hard to conceptualize that at 16, but it will happen. At 25, your dad's money, house, and business wont seem quite as attractive.

Finish school. You're young, so what harm will a few more months (years?) of school do to you? You should use your time at school to gain opinions on your talent. Speak to your art teacher and get them to rate your work. Have it displayed in the art room/hall.

Could you post an example of your art?

If you drop out you won't find a job. It's that simple. GED doesn't look as impressive as a high school diploma. In today's market, people are becoming much more choosy about who they hire and if you don't have at least a hs diploma, it's going to take you out of the running real fast.

That, and most colleges aren't impressed by a lack of diploma.

As much as I despised high school, the diploma is not something to be forgotten about.

Since you're so close, I would just finish high school. Then you can do whatever you want.

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