I'm 17 and my parents are threatening to give me to the state.?

Parenting a teenager is a tough job but being a teenager is even tougher. I commend you in the fact that you know you do not want to die nor do you want to be a ward of the state; however, you have to turn to someone. Please speak to a school counsellor and/or a social worker in your area before your parents do and make you look like you are just a worthless teenager.You need to get someone involved so they can direct you toward your future and help you develop a healthy relationship with parents. You are NOT a hopeless case and it doesn't matter what ugly/hurtful words your father and mother have yelled at you -- you are worth saving. You already recognize you need help and you are asking for a hand-up not a hand-out so decide what is the best plan of action and get going.