Ethan was sixteen when he decided school wasn’t for him anymore. It didn’t happen all at once. At first, it was just small things—skipping homework, showing up late, rolling his eyes when teachers spoke. Classes felt pointless. “When am I ever going to use this?” he’d mutter under his breath. His friends laughed, and slowly, he stopped trying. One morning, after failing another test, Ethan made a decision that felt bold a...