24. School:
School can be hard for teenagers. Some
thrive at school and achieve a lot, while others find it very
difficult as they struggle with their studies and their peers.
Sometimes they enjoy school until joining Secondary School and then
find it hard to adjust to a new and larger environment.
Some teenagers hate school so much that
they truant. This can be very worrying and upsetting for parents and
carers.
If a teen finds school hard it is
likely that they will experience difficulties that are noticed by
school staff and they may well contact you to share their concerns.
This can be a worrying time for parents and carers, particularly if
their child never used to have problems at school.
Listen to what the school is saying to
you and listen carefully to your teen. If they feel that you will
listen carefully to them they are more likely to confide what the
problem is.
Difficulties can range from the work
being too difficult for them to complete to problems with peers.
Once you have all the information, you
are in the best position to support your teen. Consult their
teachers, listen to them and agree the way forward.
Work with the school and keep
communicating with your child so that you are aware of what is going
on. Celebrate successes and be patient with failure. Providing your
teen is trying their best to cope with school, they should be
praised.
Problems with peers?
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