I am 17 years old and a High School Drop out and its not because i am "Lazy" or because school wasn't "Fun" it's simply because High Schools expect students to act like adults and they "Prepare" you to be an Adult but you're not treated like one. Im 17 and Teachers are still holding my hand and explaining things too me like i am a 1st Grader and they even still give assigned seats in the class room. Schools focus more on acting like your Parents then they do as Teachers.. and to be Honest what most school's consider "Fun way's of Learning" High School student's just see it as a Joke.. Sure that works for kids in Middle School but we are young Adults.. Not to Mention that most schools are grading kids on Consistency of doing Homework and "Creativity" on your projects... I personally got 90's and 100's on alot of my Test's and Exams but would fail a class because i felt Homework was a waste of my time when id rather do more work in class. I cant wait till i get my GED and goto a Community college and prove i dont really "Need" any of the mandatory class's you need to be successful. Let the kids who want to focus on Math, Science, Literature or Law focus on that instead of forcing them to need mandatory English, Science or Math Credits.. This country became great because of people able to pursue there passion.. But by forcing them to need something irrelevant of there passion just drives them away from it.

Heres a Quote i liked

EcKoxSoldier wrote There's a time in everyone's life when they get to a certain age when you no longer are interested in learning. I'm 18 in college and fed up but will carry for the next 2 year, but also glad I'm in the UK where you finish school once you hit 16.

This explains sorta how i feel.. School (Atleast in the U.S) is built around a 1 size fits all situation.. When that is the completley wrong way to go about it. As Ecko said here.. Every one reaches a point in there life when they are no longer interested in learning.. Now im not too sure if this is what he ment but, School teaches you the basics.. which is great! every one needs school up to a certain point.. But there comes a time when school is no longer helping you and it is becoming a waste of time. School should stop insisting on teaching the basics and allow you to take courses to lead you in a good direction for the career you want as an adult.

Am i saying everyone should drop out? NO, All i am saying is that school is not for everyone once it reaches a certain point.. Does it help some people? Of course, and i wouldn't want intrude on ANYONE trying to get an education they feel they want But past around 10th grade School becomes just an intrusion on your life rather then helping, For grades like 11th and 12th you shouldn't have to take mandatory class's.