What Can Be Done For Teenage Girl Who Refuses To Go To School?

Well i dropped out of school when i was 15 and i never got in trouble for it i wish i wouldnt of dropped out because i missed out on alot of things like prom and hanging out with friends and even graduating with my class..... I always wanted to be something big in my life but then all my dreams were ruined because i dropped out.... Well tell her there are usually classes she can take at night and she can finish school before everyone else... And ask her whats going on if there is something going on at school for the reason that she doesnt want to go... Well i hope i helped out and just ignore the rude comments on here some people dont have any respect......  -holly

Tell her the sheriffs deputies will soon be there for her for truancy charges and may go to a detention home if she doesnt shape up

You need to acknowledge the fact that your daughter is sad. Clearly you said she wasn't "your" daughter, so obviously this is a blended family. Your daughter seems very young, and misguided. She is obviously hurt at home. Something at home, is not sitting right with her. Hence the reason she wants to drop out of school, so she can find some real friends, to "relate" to. Be forewarned; these may not be 'friends' that you want her to hang out with. But keep in mind, if she drops out of school, her options in life will be limited. This girl will end up with no future, I shouldn't say that, she will end up with a 'limited' future. Nowadays, it is essential for people to go to University and obtain a higher level of education. It doesn't have to be a particular field. If can be a general arts program. But encourage her to pass. Eventually, she will receive the motivation, and recognition from her 'step'-father for her lack of feeling "loved" at home. Hope that helps :)

The more correct question is how is it that you lost control of your teenage daughter?  This goes far deeper than the school issue.

You need to report your daughter's obstinance to her school, and instruct them to do what is necessary to send a clear message to your daughter since you are apparently unable to do so.

Well I'm 16 and recently I refused to go to school. I live with my older sister and if I got in trouble for it, so would she. So finally my sister couldn't take it anymore, and took me up to the school and had me talk to the principals and counselors about what was going on and why I didn't want to go to school. It helped me a lot, and if you just cooperate with them, they will try to help you out as much as they can.

It's called Truancy. I teenage girl who don't want to go to school don't have too. Not a high school drop out. You don't have to like go to jail, but they usually just put you back in school. You should try to stay away from cops.