On the other hand I got expelled from school and I've never regretted it ever,I hated the place,the teachers doubly so and never learned a thing worth knowing and most people would never consider me to be stupid or ignorant.I've got a happy family (4 young daughters) a small farm,my own recording setup,loads of instruments and I've travelled a bit.

The academic route is not the only route to take in life don't fall into the trap of feeling it is if you need a break take one and if your parents can't understand that well they'll just have to lump it it's your life don't live it for your parents or anyone else except yourself.My approach after several years of not having a clue was to really examine what I wanted out of life once I found out what that was I went about finding ways to make my wished for situation become my reality and honestly the only education that ever helped me was the education I gained by myself,being aware of what you want and need will help you make the right choices and to see opportunities when others don't, it's your horse take the reins and learn to ride it.