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English Comp I
5 December 2012
Dropping Out
Dropping out of high school is an issue faced by many teens today. It results from a few main common causes. One is being bullied. Another is having to get a job to support their families. Sometimes dropping out of school revolves around the parents not being forceful in demanding that their children commit to staying in school. A fourth cause is the lack of effort exerted by students to be successful in their studies. Although students may drop out of school for many different reasons, they all face the same consequences.
Some teenagers lose interest in school because they’re being bullied. When students are bullied, it often starts a downward spiral in their commitment to school. No one wants to get up every morning to attend school if they’re just going to get picked on. Being bullied makes teens feel less positive about school and they generally are less interested in extra-curricular activities such as sports, music, and clubs. For many students, it is their success in extra-curricular activities that fuels their desire to remain in school. I know quite a few teens that only come to school and keep their grades up just to play football and that works out great. It could lead to a football scholarship where the same plan can be applied and they could earn a degree.
Some teens don’t want to drop out of school, but they must to support their families. Although sometimes dropping out and getting a job may seem like the only option, getting a diploma must remain a priority. If students’ families need money for one reason or another there are always afternoon and weekend jobs. Later in life, getting a job without at least a high school diploma is hard enough, but what’s even worse is the pay. The pay is considerably less than what other jobs pay that require a high school diploma. High school dropouts earn on average $9,200 less per year than high school graduates and more than $1 million less over a lifetime than college graduates. In today’s economy it is really tough to find a good, well-paying job, especially when people don’t have a high school diploma.
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When I first enrolled here at the University of Memphis in the fall of 1998, I never thought I would ever be in the position to graduate. Finishing college was a huge goal growing up but it was also my biggest fear. But after three and a half years of dedication I plan to get my degree in the fall of 2002. Getting this far in college was not easy, it took encouragement from family, dedication, and ...
Too many parents are not firm enough with their children about their education. Some parents fail to stress the fact that remaining in school is vital to their future. Selling teens on the benefits of staying in school requires continual effort and a great expenditure of time. Parents have to be more in tune with their children’s needs and desires and be willing to help them cope with their problems. Parents must be more forceful and encourage their teenagers to remain in school, but teens themselves must take the initiative to accept responsibility for their future, and they must put forth more effort into their studies.
One effect of not finishing school is the reduced number of job opportunities compared to someone who finished high school and college. Most desirable jobs require at least a high school diploma. In conclusion, not having a high school diploma can result in having to settle for a low paying job, so it is very important to graduate high school and even college to ensure the best chances of landing well-paying job in a profession that interests students.
