text: how can you explain to your gaurdian you are going to drop out when you get 18? i will be 18 in the tenth grade and it isn't because i'm dum it's because i went to a phony home school and they closed down and now i'm at a city school and i want to drop out and go back to get my ged that way when i do get 20 or 21 i can already have some type of degree and not be just getting out of high school at the age of 21 just explain to them you're ready for college.  i have my ged, and i have a good job and working on my bachelor's.  but talk to them about your concerns and your plans and ideas.  not just that "hey i'm quitting" if you have goals and an idea to reach them a little sooner i'm sure they will be understanding and supportive.