Why is it that my friends and family encouraged me to make an extreme decision to

To drop out of A Levels because of one subject? Like one subject lead to failing all of them

I wouldnt drop out because you will regret it however if you are struggling with a subject i would repeat y12 but choose a different subject to study instead , many of the people i know did this and they are really happy with their choice.
You shouldnt let your friends or family control your descision as you only know whats best for you!

Reply 2

McGinger

Have you talked to your Head of Sixth Form?
Start there.

Reply 3

Anony345533

Original post by McGinger

Have you talked to your Head of Sixth Form?
Start there.

Yep and I really couldn't cope so I decided to leave. It's due to mental health issues that I couldn't cope. Despite getting the grades and one U grade in a subject (not the subject I was struggling in surprisingly) I decided leaving was the best decision ever if my family and friends controlled it in a way.

Reply 4

Anony345533

Original post by inflated-chemist

What if the subject you are struggling in is the one you cant drop since it goes on UCAS? It's an external exam.

Reply 5

Anony345533

Original post by McGinger

Have you talked to your Head of Sixth Form?
Start there.

I guess my friends encouraged me to leave in a way because I was struggling academically, always complaining and stress but when I was achieving they encouraged me to continue but my family say studying is not for me since I can't balance life with studies even though my teachers thought I could get top grades.