person A: My son is 17 and a high school junior.
person B: Wow_comma_ so close to graduation!  What does he want to do after he graduates?
person A: He just informed me that he is dropping out. I have tried convincing him to finish though.
person B: Oh no!  I hope you're able to.  I know its hard for kids to look at the longer_comma_ bigger picture of life sometimes and just what he's going through now.  I took my GED early at 16 and graduated so maybe he wants to do that and start something else sooner.