I know how it feels to be uprooted and move. i've done it pretty much every 3 years since I was born. But it has never been a spur of the moment decision. From the time I was 12, and old enough to have an opinion, my dad discussed it with me and my step-mom. Moving should never be the decision of a single person when it will affect many more. There are so many factors that go into moving and it can be so disruptive.
You mentioned wanting to finish high school in Mesa (I'm in tucson, btw
) and go to college (i'm guessing ASU or even UofA down here). I think those are both very good reasons to stay. I don't know how old you are, or how much longer you have til you graduate, but moving in the last couple years of high school would not be a good idea. Curriculums are different, and there's a good chance that whatever they're studying in Utah the students would have been used to from the get-go. It could be a major set-back coming in so late in the game.
Some possible alternatives to present to your dad (if you want):
1 - Suggest that, if he wants to move, he does so after you graduate and get into college. You can live in the dorms and be out of the house thereby giving your parents a certain freedom. Stress the importance of your education.
2 - Would there be a way to live with your grandparents or another family member while you finish school? If you stayed with your grandparents you could probably help them out too.
Just a couple of ideas. Good luck! Hang in there, everything happens for a reason!
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