is dropping out of high school the best option for me?

Do not drop out. I know that it must be scary and awkward to walk in the same halls as the guy who did this horrible thing to you, and I know this will be hard, but you have to just try to forget about that and walk proudly like it never happened. Make many many friends to help you stay busy and concentrated on something else. I am so sorry that this happened to you, and dropping out of high school will not make your life easier. Good luck!

Dropping out would be him beating you just as much as switching schools is. Don't let an asshole like him ruin your life and your future. Stay in there for the next 2 years. I can only imagine how hard it must be for you, but think about it this way. In 10 years, you'll feel a lot stronger a person for sticking it through than if you'd given up.

I understand how uneasy it is for you..but, dropping out would make things a lot more difficult if you do so..focus on the here and now...and if you think you're ready to talk about what has happened to you,it will be best if you choose the right person who you can completely trust, because a case like this is something that should be kept confidential.

First off, I would tell somebody if you haven't yet. You should not drop out. It is the same thing as moving, you will let him win. I am a sophomore also and have been having a rough time through the years. I stay strong and lead myself to better thoughts. If you drop out it will be harder to get your GED and get back to school. I have known of many who drop out, but because they did it was hard for them to go back. Please don't quit yet. I know it is hard, I have been there. If you need to talk to anybody I am here!

"Never look back always look ahead." - L. Pitcher.

Look at your future, going to school becoming the person you want to become, don't let some boy take away your dreams. I believe in you!

did you tell anyone you were raped? cuz you should. and DONT DROP OUT! cuz its harder to get your ged later on espically in this economy.

You cant give in to your present emotions when it comes to life altering decisions like this.

you really have to think things through throughly and logically and realistically.

If you look around at the MAJORITY

of people's lives who dropped out of school you'll notice that it is a very hard, stressful, unfulfilling lifestyle.

just think,
would YOU hire a high school drop out over a high school graduate.

and if not
Would you higher a high school graduate over a college graduate?

Life is a competition girl
Be prepared

personally, I myself did drop out, but not because school was hard, my school didn't let students test out. and the work was extremely easy as well, but i dropped out of high school to go to college, currently im a computer engineering student at the University of Arizona, and im so glad i did it, but unless you're going to drop out for higher education(to go to college), then i wouldn't drop out, best of luck to you.

I would just hang in there. I know thats not what you want to hear, I've been where you are and even right now im struggling to keep up in school. But the real question you have to ask yourself is what do you want to be when you grow up? Do you want to work in fast food? If so then dropping out is fine. But the people with the luxeries and the freedom and the traveling...those are the people who busted their asses for years. So you can drop out of school, no one can tell you what to do, but just consider every little thing including respect from your family, that you're giving up simply because you thought it was too hard.

first off.. have you pressed charges.. you need to.. no ifs, ands, or buts about it.. second.. dropping out still insinuates him beating you and allowing him the opportunity to forget, therefore care, that he did that to you.. by seeing you he will eventually feel remorse and regret.. i'd still want you to switch schools for psychological purposes.. dropping out shouldn't be an option for you.. and GEDs don't go as far as they used to now of days.. not even in community college.. plus to get into certain nursing programs you must compete with other students for limited seating and entrance.. how will you compare to those with diplomas.. good luck.

Most of the people who are going to comment on this are going to tell you the same stuff that you always hear:

"Dropping out of school will ruin your life..."

"You will never succeed if you do..."

"You will never find a good job, other than fast food, if you drop out or you will live on the streets..."

And it's all a bunch of crap. People don't like to take the time to think that not everyone who drops out is a loser or stupid or lazy and it's really kind of offensive...

Yes, there are people who drop out and don't do anything with their lives, but it's a case by case basis. You can't lump all dropouts into one stereotype.

I, myself, dropped out my senior year. The reasons why aren't important, except to me. I went and got my G.E.D. and scored higher in all sections than the average high school student and now I'm attending the best 2 year school in my state until I get enough hours to transfer to a 4 year university and get a bachelors or higher, like anyone who would've gotten a diploma.

If you have a plan for what you're going to do after you drop out, if you choose, then you will be fine. Don't let naysayers affect your decision because they don't understand the situation and make you feel bad about yourself.