Young Wife wants to walk away

[Ton Of Bricks]

Would you say the same thing to your kids as you said to your W if they dropped out of school? Or would you take an adult stand??

I supported her decisions, regardless of what they were. I love her unconditionally. My children on the other hand: I would take a stand. That’s my responsibility as a parent.
I guess that I started this thread out on the wrong foot. I think I gave the impression that my spouse was “given” to me like some indentured servant. She went willingly, and had plenty of time before we got married to leave if she wanted to. She may have been young, but she was not a prisoner.

And yes--I would expect you to educate her. Call me crazy, but I think MOST men when looking for wife and future mother material are looking for the woman to have at the absolute BARE MINIMUM a high school GED or diploma. If they met a woman that "refused to pursue" ESPECIALLY if it woudln't take much time, they would be moving on.

I love my wife for her character regardless of her education or social status, and would not “move on” simply because she decided not to finalize her education. I am sure that you took more time courting than I did to choose your mate, yet you are here in this forum just like me. Let’s not throw stones.

What "good job" did your W get without a GED??!

We both have a strong work ethic and own a nice home because of our values, not education. Did I mention that I am not well educated myself?
She works in manufacturing and makes enough money to help us provide a good home for our children. She has been employed by the same company for I think over 6 years.

I think as your children grow, and if you are man enough to deal with it, you'll unfold a lot of layers of the magnitude of what you've done. She feels cheated, robbed, and creepy about your R. Listen to her!! (a DB "rule", btw).

I accept your perspective and will keep it in mind. I will listen to her when I can (right now there is zero contact.)
The man I am today is due to my mother. I had no father growing up and did not have any solid male role models to learn from. Believe me when I say that I regret being in this position. But know this: I want nothing more than to keep my family together. Being a part-time dad is killing me. I never wanted that for my children.
Please consider this:
I have admitted to my mistakes.
While I am defending myself from you, it is hindering my ability to ask questions that I would like to ask, and I could use advice.
Right now my wife is in a state of depression and is not making rational decisions. I do not want to take any actions that will hurt her any more than she is feeling right now, but I also have two children to think about. Please allow me the opportunity to present a couple of situations I am facing and give advice I can reflect upon…If not for me, than for her and our kids. I cannot simply walk away. We have been together for a long time and our lives are intertwined.