You know your parents can't support you forever and you realize you are struggling with school, with less than a 3.1 in your GPA. If you're really tired of being poor and want a higher standard of living, then prepare to start getting organized and raising money to move out! Read this article before moving on to the next step Organize-Your-Life.

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Get out there! Don't just sit at home and take it easy. This is a very serious matter and at the age of 16-17, you're under a time crisis! Your "home" is no longer your home! Just think of it that way and keep it that way. Why? You need the mindset that you are working on your own home while you are raising money for it. So start looking for a job! Read these articles before moving on to the next step. (http://www.wikihow.com/Get-a-Job-as-a-Teen)
(http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Money-as-a-Teen-by-Working-for-Yourself)
Start talking seriously to your parents. Advise them you won't require their support much longer because you want to meet your own needs. Why? Because you need to start getting used to being independent and start off small. So become independent! Read this article before moving on to the next step (http://www.wikihow.com/Become-Independent).
Start raising money for a car. Buses are not reliable transportation, so save up for an affordable used car. It does not have to look all nice and classy, just reasonable. Read this article before moving on to the next step. (http://www.wikihow.com/Buy-a-Used-Car)
But, you need your drivers license ID! Attend drivers ed and start studying for your driver's license. Without it, you are very limited so before anything, you must pay for your driver's education. Always attend driving school and study hard. Learn as much as possible about traffic, driving a car properly, car maintenance and mechanical tuning. Read these articles before moving on to the next step.
(http://www.wikihow.com/Drive-a-Car)
(http://www.wikihow.com/Understand-the-Basics-of-Car-Maintenance)
Common sense and reality says that school is important! Not only are you collecting as many paychecks as you can, but most importantly you must collect as many grades as you can until you graduate high school. Believe it or not, high school is the most important education in your life. From freshmen to senior, you have to think there's no choice but to get above a 3.1 GPA! No lower. Prepare on having a high grade streak. School will be more fun and it makes time fly when you really get into scoring high grades. Read these important articles before moving on to the next step (http://www.wikihow.com/Balance-School-and-Work-as-an-Adult).
(http://www.wikihow.com/Survive-High-School)
(http://www.wikihow.com/Enjoy-a-Relationship-When-in-High-School)
Be wise with money! Save it! Don't spend it! Don't let money become your master! You must become the master of money! It's tough and mind boggling. Read this article before moving on to the next subject.
(http://www.wikihow.com/Save-Money).
Be healthy! It's time to get serious with your health! Start eating healthy and work out! Exercise is very important to those of your age!(http://www.wikihow.com/Stay-Healthy)(http://www.wikihow.com/Motivate-Yourself-to-Work-Out)
Give it everything you got!

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Be desperate! Remember, this is your life and you need to start off small!
Don't let anyone put you down.
Motivate yourself! Remember that your motivation is what gets you moving!
Don't ever let money become your master! Be the master of money!
Learn the value of a dollar. Watch the movie 'The Pursuit of Happiness.'
Learn about business and professional work ethic.
Stay in school no matter what!
Be strict and hard on yourself. People say not to, but societies are more successful when they live in a strict and disciplined environment. Watch the movie 'Gung Ho.'
Discipline your mind!
To learn more about 'Gung Ho' and 'The Pursuit Of Happyness,' visit these sites (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091159/plotsummary) and (http://www.sonypictures.com/homevideo/thepursuitofhappyness/)
There are many unwanted/unexpected situations that you may experience, depending on your school and area. There will always be dangerous and crazy people out there that may rob you, start a fight or just pick on you. Read this article if you are interested.(http://www.wikihow.com/Deal-With-a-Threat)(http://www.wikihow.com/Deal-With-Someone-in-School-Who-Hates-You-for-No-Apparent-Reason)(http://www.wikihow.com/Defend-Yourself)
1. (http://www.wikihow.com/Win-a-Street-Fight)