Yes but depriving oneself of home life and (formal) education does not automatically mean they'll wind up in a dark ally getting a human booster shot from a guy named Molly.

You have to embrace the hard times and accept the road less traveled for what it is before you can start to journey down it. The most important piece of advice I can offer is to not make hasty decisions. Take time to figure out your plan, whatever it ends up being, and stick to it.

Free Tibet, no grapes, and all that.

P.S Research emancipation in your state if you're interested in being declared a legal adult before you turn 18.