How to Stop a Teen From Quitting College

Parents often have dreams of children becoming doctors, lawyers or even President of the United States. A child's decision to drop out of college can dash a parent's hopes. You may find yourself shocked and angry about your child's decision and the implications it could have for the future. Though you cannot control whether or not your teenager stays in college, you may learn why your teenager is dropping out and whether or not you can help.

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      Find a calm, quiet time to discuss your teenager's desire to drop out of college. Find out if her concerns are related to time, finance, academic difficulties or feeling isolated at school. Understanding the reasons for your child's decision to drop out can help you encourage her to stay in school, according to College Parents of America.

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      Consider the financial side of attending school if your son cites it as one of the reasons he wishes to quit attending college. Rising tuition can translate into tens of thousands of dollars of debt for a bachelor's degree, according to Reuters. Research your options. For example, your child's school may offer scholarships and grants to students, as well as paid internships and fellowships, according to KidsHealth. Transferring to a community college for general education classes can also mean saving money on a degree.

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      Discuss any time constraints that may play a role in your daughter's desire to drop out of college. Reducing her course load next semester or reducing her hours at work may make balancing college and the rest of her life simpler, according to College Parents of America.

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      Ask your son about his problems with the college he is attending. Suggest he transfer to a different college or one close enough that he can commute to school, to make him to feel more comfortable and less socially isolated. In some cases, your son may not be prepared for college-level courses or his current degree program may not be the one for him. Encourage your son to raise these concerns with an academic counselor at his college.

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      Mention alternatives to dropping out of college. Encourage your daughter to take a semester off before she decides to stay or drop out of college.

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