Parents toil hard to send their children to a good school. It is quite rewarding if the child is bringing home good grades. But what if the opposite happens and the once promising teen starts failing in school? There is definitely something wrong and parents should look quickly into the matter before it escalates into a much more serious problem.

Recent research and statistics show that high school drop outs are 72% more likely to be unemployed and they will earn 27% less compared to high school graduates. This data is quite alarming because it not only harms the future of the teen but it also indicative of social degradation. Studies show that both scholastic and personal problems contribute to the stigma of failing school or dropping out. Other underlying reasons include the following: unwillingness to attend school in general or the school which they are attending; inability to comprehend teachings or cope with school work; inability to socialize due to feeling of insecurity or inferiority; family problems; and addiction to drugs or alcohol. There are several other reasons and determinant factors behind the problem and it actually varies from one teen to another.

As parents, you can utilize a variety of interventions to stem this growing problem. Probably the first significant step is to talk to your teen to find the root cause of the problem. Once you are able to unearth the cause, then it becomes easier to plan your next step. But if your youngster is unwilling to cooperate or you have feeling that he or she is holding back something, then you may consider asking the help of a professional such as the guidance counselor of the school for that matter. You can also concede sending your teen to another school or arrange for a special program, counseling or tutoring in order to redirect the mindset of your teen. There are various schools and institutions that are specially designed to help troubled teens who are undergoing a tough time because of failing school or drop out. You can the rest assured that your teen is being given proper guidance and education along with an opportunity to grow as an individual of good character and value.