Noooooo. Please please please at LEAST graduate highschool. Ideally, you should go to college too. Yeah, you might have what seems to be a great job now, but what if you LOSE that job? It is SO hard for someone who hasn't graduated highschool to get a decent job. Please please please please finish up school.

Don't drop out. Sure - maybe you have what you think is a "great job" right now... but when the pay at this job fails to cover all your needs in the future - what are you going to do? Most decent-paying jobs require a high school diploma.

Ummm how about this one. You are 16 and 16 year olds dont have good jobs. Do you make the national median income? Do you even know what that is? Do you know what the median income for your state is? DO you make that? Did you know you won't make that until you graduate college? http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/income/medincsizeandstate.html

Hold on to as much youth as you can, stay in school so that you can be prepared to continue your education if someday you should ever decide to do that. Never close a door you may want to use in the future. I'm sorry that you've had to grow up so fast.

You may have a well-paying job for your age, but your advancement potential would be severely stunted by not obtaining a high school diploma. Think of it this way: 80% of people your age will be more qualified for any job you apply for if you do not have a diploma or GED. A diploma would shows that you are dedicated - that you were able to complete your education, despite becoming a mother. Without a diploma, you can expect to be paid not much more than you are today for any job you perform for the rest of your life.

I advise you to at least finish high school. My brother had a well-paying job before he finished high school (and still works for the same company), and I'm pretty sure he held on until he earned his diploma. You may want to consider going to a school designed for young mothers, though, if there is one in your area.

Stay in school.. your child will thank you for being a good role model, as well as a better provider down the road. According to: http://www.uwrf.edu/admissions/Degree_to_Income.pdf a high school dropout earns an average of $22,000 per year, while a high school graduate earns an average of $31,000 and the differences get bigger the more education you have. Average earnings for those with a 4-year college degree are $50,000 per year, more than double that of the high school dropout. So how good does your current job really pay. At 16, I'm guessing you are on the low-end of those averages, as the encompass people of all ages, including those who have years of experience. Stay in school please. :)

u are too young to have babies.

Maybe get your life together now, and get your GED in the future. Only you can and people close to you can really analyze your situation. I personally think school is important.

Alright I was in your shoes. I had a good job, was married and struggling with school. I thought I had to much on my plate so I thought about dropping out. But I decided that the "good job" was not one I wanted to be at forever. I stayed in school, raised my baby, got my diploma, and later went on to collage. I beleive your future will set your child's future so you need to plan it right. Oh and if your fiance was the least bit concerned for you he would want you to stay in school while he got a better job to support all three of you.

Our school district has a specific program for people in your situation. You go to class twice a week and get your assignments and take your tests. The rest of the time you can work, and take care of the child. At out outreach classes, they even have a babysitting service for the Moms while they are taking their tests. I've heard many people say they got their high school diploma by taking online classes. That might work for you. I have never heard anyone say they wish they never would have finished high school and gotten their diploma, but I have seen many who do go back because they realize what they have lost without it.

You may have a good job now but soon you will have a little one to support, can you guarantee you wont loose that job? What if you get burnt out, are there other options for you? Sometimes jobs seem great but the longer you are the there the more you realize you cant stay. Getting a high school diploma does not open many opportunities but not having one can seriously hinder your ability to get a job in the future as most of the applicants you will go up against have at least this degree. You can not just think about yourself either it is important for you to think about how your decision will effect your baby and your ability to support it.

i was in your situation except it was my boyfriend (now my husband) who had the good job. i stayed in school and i also went to night school so i could graduate early. i finished 11th and 12th grade in less than 5 months. i think you should consider at least going to alternative school , it helped me out a lot and i graduated with straight A's. good luck.

finish school. You never know when the job will end, or the husband will not be there, and you're going to have to fall back on your education.

Education makes a huge difference. My husband had an extensive resume for most of his life, and tons of great references. He'd been working and volunteering since the age of 15, sometimes more then one job at a time. It took him a long time to finish college though as he has a family to support but once he got that one little slip of paper a whole new world opened up. Everyone offering someone with his education and resume salaried positions and all that. You really should stay in school, it will leave both you and your family better off in the long run.

If you could continue your schooling some how, you should make an effort to do so. At the very least try for your G.E.D. One never knows what life will dish out later. Right now you seem set with a great job and future husband, as well as a little on over load with the new baby coming, but the future is full of surprises. You never know if that great job is going to stick around or if something would happen where you needed a change in skills. My mother dropped out of HS to have me, she regretted it - how do I know - she blamed me on a regular basis for being the reason she didn't graduate. She later went to college, after having 4 children to work towards her G.E.D. You may not resent your child, but you may be sad about time lost or friends missed. If you have a group of friends that you hang with you won't want to miss out on graduation and being able to connect with them through reunions later. Obviously the choice is ultimately up to you. However, I know there are some things I wish I had done differently when I was younger, and I can't go back and fix them now - this might be one of those things for you. Better to not have that regret later - no one ever said I'm sorry I got my diploma, but some have said they were sorry they didn't do it sooner. Hopefully, you have a supportive family and they can help you out. Good luck to you.

"A Great Job"? You are 16 so I can't help but wonder how much you are getting paid when there are child labor laws that prevent you from working full time. Diapers alone cost approximately 30 dollars a week. Then you need wipes (about 10 bucks a week), Formula (unless ur breastfeeding-if not you are looking at about another 30-50 a week). Then there are doctor bills, toys, clothes, child care, etc. Im not trying to come off nasty, Im just giving you the facts. I have two kids and I dropped out. i didnt go back until my firstborn was 2 and let me tell you, I worked for 7 bucks and hour (which is crap) and I still needed help. Do yourself and your unborn child a favor and stay in school and get your diploma. Also it concerns me slightly that you say you are engaged etc. Do not throw your life away for love. Your baby deserves more than that and to be honest with you just the fact that you asked this question proves to me that you are not mature enough to take on both the responsibilities of a mother and a wife. Stay in school and do for you and that baby. The economy is a mess right now and people with college dgrees cant even find a secure job.

It would depend on alot of factors. If you're 16 and a responsible person who needs to provide for your family then I wouldn't have a problem as long as you would agree to get your GED later. Sometimes the not so good things can happen to the best of people. If this happened to my daughter. I'd support her in any way but I'd demand that she be a responsible mother and that her party days are over. No-I would'nt watch my Grandchild so that she can go get her freak on with her friends.

A good way of looking at it is- right now, school is free. If you want to continue your education later on, you'll be paying an arm and a leg. If you can make it work, I'd suggest staying in school. You have what, two years left? If you can work out a babysitter and all of that, then it's totally doable. If not, then at least get your GED, you wont be able to do anything in life without it or a diploma. ultimately, it's up to you.

If you are planning to go to college, I would stay in high school. Otherwise... you really don't need to. No job I have EVER worked at has bothered checking to see if you have a HSD, even if they say they require one.

You definitly need to finish school. I have a daughter who ended up getting pregnant her last year of college....she wanted to quit...I told her don't do it. She said after the baby comes I will finish my last year. I told her..you need to take summer classes and just work harder than if you hadn't gotten into this situation. Thank GOD she listened to me and tho...the baby's father asked for her hand in marriage....I told her you need to wait and see what kind of father is is. Don't make one mistake on top of another, not that the baby was a mistake. She ended up graduating on Dec. 17th and delivered her son on Christmas Eve 7 years ago.She had her teaching degree and was able to teach later. Meantime....when the child was 3 weeks old the father was in one room and she in another calling the doctor late at nite...the baby had colic. When she walked into the room after the call she caught him shaking the baby and screaming for him to shut-up. She never did marry him.....that was the end of it for them. She lived with us for about 10 months did some sub-work as a teacher and met someone and married him when my grandson was 1 1/2 years old. So please finish you can't depend on anyone but GOD and you need to be able to take care of yourself if need-be. GOD bless you....I pray everything will be okay for you....I think it will.

A "great job" is relative...especially at 16. I'd suggest that you finish high school any way you can. If you don't, your options in life will be extremely limited. Even more so than they have to be as a very young mom. One day, you may very much need your education for the benefit of your child and/or yourself. To put it in perspective, I've never known anyone who regretted finishing high school, but I've known many who regretted quitting.

You'll be a better mom if you finish out that schooling and stick with it. It may seem silly now, but you'll be glad you did it when you're older. Not to mention that "great job" can be a much greater job if you've got that diploma. Most places don't like to employ high school dropouts.

Although it sounds to me as if you've already made up your mind on this, I strongly urge you to NOT drop out. You WILL regret it.

Dear needs a man. Please let us know if any of these answers helped you. I am guessing by this question (http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/737137) that you stayed in school. How are you and the baby?

Fine to drop out now - but plan to drop back in in a few years. Taking abreak if your personal plans require is great - but aim to have a good education by your late twenties. The remaining fourty years of your life will probably be much better if you do.

i don't know about your specific situation, but people who graduate high school have an average income that is way higher than people who don't. you never know what might happen. if you get laid off or fired or if you ever get a divorce(hypothetically speaking) you are going to be in a tight spot. i know school sucks and that you want to get on with your life becuase im in high school right now. but if you can, at least get a high school diploma.

16 is young so just dont let it go to your head. Remember work and having a child both require contant work. I would stay in high school because its more important than a job. No jobs are secure but education stays with you. Good luck in your relationship and congradulations on being pregnant!

How is the baby?

You definitely will regret it. You are so close to finishing school and having that diploma can open so many doors for you.

Stay in school, find an Alternative school in your area, either that or get your GED.

Baby, stay in school. I know you think, THINK, you have a good job right now, but it's nothing compared to the kind of job you can have with a good education. When you have a baby, it’s no longer ABOUT you. It’s about the baby. Does the baby deserve to have a house to grow up in? A stable home life? Do they deserve good healthy food and nice clothes? If you think for a second that it does, you need to stay in school and get your education because the only way you’re going to be able to provide any of those things is by having a good job of your own. DO NOT depend on any man to provide those thing. No matter how much you love him, no matter how great things are right now, don’t you dare think that’s how things will always be. A smart person hopes for the best but prepares for the worse. Trust me. This is experience talking. There’s always the chance that things will work out great between the two of you, that you’ll always love each other and stay married your whole life. A good education and a good job will help you maintain your independence and help to ensure your family always has food on the table. Most of the fights married couples have is about money, so if nothing else having a good job of your own will make sure there are that many less things for you two to fight about and increase your odds of being together forever. Please don’t make the mistake I did. Stay in school. You don’t need that kind of life long regret.

sweet. I am 29, a HS grad and have never had a job I would consider great. you really make enough to pay rent + utilities, car payment, food, reasonable recreation, AND save for a rainy day? lucky

Sounds like a plan. Im sure youre an expert at many things by now... Actually, you are so far advanced it might be time to retire soon.

stay in school. Your child will have a MUCH better life if you have an education. How can your child listen when you tell them to stay in school if you dropped out? I know it'll be hard, I've had many friends go through it. But at the end, you can be REALLY proud of yourself, as well as having other people look down on you less. I know it seems like your in a better spot then most young mothers cuz of the job and that your engaged, but the main thing people will think is of your age. Don't give them any more ammo against you sweet heart.

may i ask what job you have that is great? please stay in school. even if this job is great there is no guarantee that you will have it forever. And when you dont have it for whatever reason you will be screwed because you wont qualify for any decent jobs. if you dont do it for yourself do it for your baby. How are you going to help your child with homework someday if you never finished yourself. or think of it like this, would you want this child to drop out of school at 16 knowing they could do whatever they wanted if they stayed???

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