To think he should be allowed to drop out?

[Bivott]

A friend's DC got a place at dental school. The DC got seriously assaulted while there, and has now resat the year several times. The parents put a lot of pressure on them to get through, but frankly the DC isn't progressing academically and seems pretty depressed and traumatised and wants to drop out. Aibu to think the parents should let the DC drop out? I know they won't be able to get a dental degree if they drop out, but at least they can maybe move on with their life.

Yes they should drop out it's not worth all the stress and the student should decide not the parents Probably very depressed
Not being able to pass is depressing and the same with not having control over your own life

Unless the DC is under 18 how can the parents let or not let their DC drop out? They are an adult, it’s up to them.

I’m pretty sure there’s a limit on how many times you can resit a year anyway, so time will make the decision for them if the dc is unable to make it for themselves.

It's not the parents' decision to make. If this young man wants to drop out, then he can do so - he doesn't need his parents permission.

He seems worried that they will disown him of he drops out

He needs to do what is best for his mental health. His parents need to respect that and support him.