Any Suggestions About My Teenage Daughter NOT WANTING to Go to School

Do you think she could have oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)? Is she getting therapy? I don't know what to suggest except to continue to get her to therapy.
Could you take her to a home/program for single mothers/homeless women and have her spend the day so she can see first hand how tough it is to be in the position of having to support oneself without an education/vocational skill?
Have you seen the 30 Days tv show about living on minimum wage? It might be an eye opener for her.

Another option may be online high school. My school district just started an online high school. As a high school teacher I find the most motivating things are assignments that involve technology. I would also try to find out what her future job interests are and maybe have her meet with a person that does that job and try to get her motivated to complete school. I agree with the other person about why kids don't want to go to school (bullying, lack of motivation, and not feeling smart are reasons why kids will act out).

Looks like she is the type of person that would thrive with online high school. If you have a good relationship then this might work for you. Considering your condition homeschooling would not be an option, but online homeschool that is guided by a qualified teacher could work. Look into the ones that are 'online public school', that should be free. :)

Have you ever thought about getting her a mentor. Someone that is young enough to really know what is going on with her, to show her the importance of hard work. I am glad to see she is getting help. There are also alternative schools for her. You cannot do this alone, you need resources. I am glad also to see you have not given up on her. So many different school out there for her. Look into where she could benefit most, ask her Doctor about recommendations. Good luck!

Does your school system offer an alternative school? It was a program that meet in the afternoons and was for kids that had a hard time in the traditional school. Most of these kids where drop outs and this gave them a chance to get their diploma in an environment that was easier on them.

I don't understand how she only goes to school for 2 hours a day. Is this public school or a special school because of her "anger issues"? Also, is she on medications?
I don't have any advise to offer because there is not enough information to go on.

School is important, but it sounds like you are already trying to teach her that. If she is this much out of control, she needs some intervention desperately. Counselors, mediacation ...... something. What does her pediatrician say? They can refer her to people that can help.

I wish I had an answer for you.

In my world, school is not an option.
She might not want to go, but she still needs to get there, be there, and participate.
If she's only in school two hours, where is she the other 4? Is she receiving services? She should be...
You say you just want her to act and be her age - your job is to be the parent. Lay down some serious rules with some serious consequences. You can't feel guilty and upset that she's got a mood disorder... it's an issue that needs to be dealt with. Get her the services and the medicine she needs, make her go to school, make the school step up and help you as I'm sure she's got an IEP, and set some rules.
You want to be the best mom for your daughter...
School is not an option. Don't just tell her - bring her there kicking and screaming if you have to.
YMMV
LBC

See if you can talk to her school counselor or a local mental health facility. They may be able to help, or in her counselor's case, recommend somewhere or someone. If she has anger issues, she needs help. You say you are classified w/ major depression and psychotic. I know a depressed person is difficult to live with (or so my family tells me!), and I imagine the other issues are as well.

She is too young for job corp, but unfortunately she is still capable of doing some real damage to her future. Find a mental health professional who can help her.

Is she picked on at school? Maybe you could home school her?

B.,

Where was your child living when she was not living with you? Was she attending school there on a regular basis and getting passing or better grades?

A child who “laughs in the face of authority” is not a respectful child.

Given your mental condition coupled with your child’s rebellious nature and mood disorder, you both might be better off if she lived with family or even foster care that would provide the guidance and discipline that you are unable to provide at this time.

I don’t mean to be harsh just realistic. She would still spend weekends, holidays and summer with you IF she is keeping grades up and not getting into trouble).

At 13 she’s at a turning point and someone needs to make sure she goes in the RIGHT direction. My prayers are with you both.

Blessings….