The Blog of P.U.R.E. and Sue Scheff

Years ago, generations earlier, school was never an option. We were expected to finish high school without even a consideration of dropping out or quitting. We all had road bumps, rough spots, as teens do — however dropping out simply wasn’t an option. Kids that left school to get a GED were typically facing legal issues.  Today more and more young people are not only thinking about leaving high school, they are avoiding school ( skipping classes  in higher numbers than prior generations) and don’t seem to value the importance of education.   No parent wants to hear their teen wants to drop out of high school, but it is something that about 1 in every 10 people do. This is troubling for parents because statistically speaking, kids who do not graduate from high school are limited in their job potential and make less money than those who do graduate. This is disheartening for a parent, and can cause an emotional reaction that may not be best for either of you.   F...

Some reasons why teens drop out of school: There’s no single reason. Students drop out of school for a number of different reasons—and it’s typically a combination of many issues. Here are some of the top reasons students give for leaving school: Classes aren’t interesting Parents/family/adults have low expectations Poor attendance Failing in school Family responsibilities (work, caring for siblings, etc.) Becoming a parent Too much freedom  Warning signs to look for: What to watch for. There are specific factors to watch for in students who are likely to drop out of school. If you see one or more of these signs, get involved! You can give these students the Boost they need to stay in school. They don’t feel challenged in school. They don’t f...