text: Scholars are often faced with not only entering adulthood while attending school but parenthood as well. This could be the single most difficult situation as well as the most likely for a student to drop out if in. Morning sickness, doctor visits, and any complications are just three of the many excuses for absences in school during the pregnancy. Without mention of the postpartum reasons, the biggest being the caring for the child itself. One if not both parents are likely to enter the work force to be able to meet economic needs. This leaves no room for traditional schooling. Luckily the young parents can take advantage of at home schooling and can continue to attend school and graduate to the very best of their ability.