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Cutting Classes
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The most important function of the teen years is good, old-fashioned, character building, says psychologist Madeline Levine, author of The Price of Privilege. And following through on responsibilities -- such as going to class and turning in required work -- is one of the ways teens build character.
Looking the other way when you find out your teen is cutting class doesn't do him any favors, because it suggests you either didn't see those responsibilities as important in the first place, or are going to let him off the hook rather than risk confrontation.
Instead, this is a basic area where you lay down rules -- your child must attend class -- and establish consequences for breaking...
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There is another reason kid's cut class -- boredom. When kids get into the upper grades, they pretty much know where they are headed once school is out, college or work. For both, they know what is necessary to do in school to get by or get out. For the work bound, they may feel there is no reason to finish their classes because they aren't going to need that type of education in their practical life. For the college bound, they may have already gotten into the college they want and realize that the last semester doesn't really count as long as they don't fail out. It's important to help motivate and stimulate these kids with school activities they like despite the "necessity" of class work. Help your child stay motivated to stay in school by working with them to pick classes that interest them and help them meet their end goal -- college or work. Many high schools offer work-study programs where students can get a jump start on the working world. For the college bound, have them find classes that will better prepare them for the workload ahead. The more interested they are in school, the less likely they will cut class.
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