Why doesn't my family pay attention to me?

It is difficult when the people who are supposed to be ther for you are not, Since you have tried talking and they have not responded you see it as a useless effort. I can only say don’t give up talking to them and letting them know how YOU feel. It is not only their responsibility to take you to school and feed you. If it still doesnt work seclude yourself from them for a while let them feel they are being neglected and in the mean time do things for yourself that you enjoy. I must stress though not to underestimate the power of communication. As far as your bf goes dump him, you can’t chose the family you were born into but you can definately choose your companion and if he is not fulfilling his role cut him off and find the right one. All the best , be strong.

No, don’t go out and do something majorly wrong, come on. That only hurts you.

Pay attention to your choice in men. Surround yourself with people who are as interested in you as you are them.

As far as your family goes–google the term “negative reinforcement”. Some families/parents only negatively reinforce because that’s how they were treated. Teenage years are hard for parent to relate to.

You’ll be 18 soon and you’ll be strong and interesting and have friends and you’ll be happy then. Keep your nose clean in the meantime. Rather than “talk to them” advice, maybe take an interest in something they are into. Lead by example and they may reciprocate. Be stronger and smarter than most dumb ass teens who just do drugs and get into trouble.

And dump that loser boyfriend of yours.

Break. It’s all you can do. Go out and do something majorly wrong. Let them notice what you’re saying.