Ah, I love this post since (as my mom @ladyrebecca pointed out) it speaks of so many things close to me. See, I think the same way, I also dropped out of school for pretty much the same reasons. What's great is that you parents let you drop out, in the end. I have a good friend who wasn't so fortunate to have her parents allow that and she suffered through years of depression in high school for it. And to me, that's not an alternative or at least, it shouldn't be.

I really agree with the points you make, but the thing is school doesn't guarantee security either. I've seen loads of people with a college education who are living like tramps, who can't get a job. The trick is they make you think that there's a plan. You go to school, you go to college, you get a degree and then you'll get a job. But often, it's not like that at all. After all, the employers aren't lining up, waiting for you to finish school and you'll really have to fight to get to a good place, but school doesn't usually tell you that. I think it's just as hard finding a job with a degree as it is without.
The very best of luck to you! :) I really enjoyed this article :D