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Well, when it comes to young adults, especially if still single, out of town communities don’t seem to have enough “going on” and therefore the young adult aged people aren’t really there…
JA- what type of education do you want? i know of a high school girl who was certified and teaching gymnastics in 10th grade… is there a vocation that interests you? gaining skills in the area that interest you will serve you well now and will help you feel better about yourself… AND will help you get ahead. A GED is a no brainer it seems. my husband completed high school and never passed enough classes to receive his diploma. i married him without asking for a copy of his diploma! and he got his GED after we were married 4 years. he was and is a great enough guy that it wasn’t even a topic that came up. someone can be knowledgeable and smart without doing well academically. academics is only one type of smart. there are others! rabbi rietti has a website with some videos (I don’t know if they are still there) in which he discusses the 7 or 9 smarts of a person… come to think of it, Rabbi Rietti might be a good person to consult with. He is all into Al Pi Darco/Jewish Montessori and has great things to say as far as chinuch (and other topics as well). Also, Rabbi Wallerstein…? If you want to talk to someone in the know, perhaps these people would give you some of their time and knowledge to assist you in getting ahead. these are just thoughts, but just know- You are not alone! Getting through school can be tough and a GED can always be obtained later in the game. You can think about it later when life settles down a bit… All of this upheaval is not easy and you are going to come out the other side intact! You care enough to reach out for help and there are many people (at least it seems in the coffeeroom here) who care and who are cheering you on!
Hi Johnny Appleseed,
I wonder what makes you still stay! I’ve been through high school and I gained tremendous skills- like learning how to skip class! I did gain knowledge in navi and things like that that I do enjoy knowing now… But… I get you 100%!!! Why stay in a terrible place that is not out for your good, but for the good of…? Wait? The good of who!!!? : P I am not sure schools realize that the secular world has changed since the time of Sarah S. and her starting bais yaakovs. Then, every girl was into studying. Now, I wonder why girls are not taking awesome vocational courses to enjoy life and learn practical and fun skills. Fun here is the key, because living a happy jewish life should also be fun- or is that only my opinion?! And why not do some sort of learning on your own to keep connected with your yiddishkeit and such…? Or… there are seminaries that girls go to at a young age. If you are interested… I know of the new manchester sem and if that is something for you… you can look into that as an option…
Mostly, this is YOUR LIFE! Just in case everyone is putting in their input on what you should do… Yes, of course parents and administration need to be respected… There are many ways in which something can be handled. Why not calm down a little, though I know it is hard to do… Take a day off from school… Get in touch with your self… With your thoughts… Hear yourself, what you want from life… How you feel you can best live your life now (and not waiting for graduation as permission to finally breathe…) I don’t know if your parents get you and are in this with you… Just remember- you have every right to feel the way you do. There is nothing wrong with you. Remember that… and follow your dreams! Don’t live a life of hesitation and regret… If leaving high school now will help you be a lover of Gd and an intact Jew, why not go for it?