Thank you all very much for your advice!
By Cammeel1
@Cammeel1 (372)
United States
August 24, 2007 7:30am CST
Yesterday I posted about my teen daughter who wanted to drop out of school. It was a long day for all of us here. She talked to friends, family, and got so much great advice. She decided last night that she did not want to drop out afterall. We have plans to follow up with a doctors appointment to make sure there is no depression involved and an evaluation to make sure there are no learning disabilities. I am so proud of her for making the right decision.
I want to say thank you to all of you who commented yesterday and gave your own stories and advice. It was a comfort to see so many people who were kind and thoughtful. I hope you all have a great day!!
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6 responses
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
28 Aug 07
I worked in the guidance office of our local high school for many years. A few of the students would pass through and request a withdrawal card. I refused to give it to them. They said I had to do it because it was my job. I told them not to be foolish and go home and think about it. They would also have to make an appointment with their guidance counselor to discuss the matter a bit more.
One such boy was persistant. He came back the following day and requested it again. I still refused. Four years later, on graduation day, he came to me and gave me a big hug. He thanked me for being there for him and not giving up on him.
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@samtaylorskykierajen (7977)
• Canada
28 Aug 07
I am so happy to hear that everything has worked out so well for you all . I think the idea with the doctor is a great idea as it is so hard to be a teenager with all the pressures they have to endure today , they have so much more to worry about then even we did when we were younger .
I have my son seeing one as he has problems with school as well and suffers from anxiety due to being at school and have to say it has done him wonders . He knows there is always someone he can talk to that can help him get through things that he finds hard to talk about . Take Care .
@Debs_place (10520)
• United States
25 Aug 07
Now this is nice to hear, we don't get paid a lot to answer these questions, but our collective input can result in an outcome that could be priceless.
Glad to hear that the situation is looking up!
Let us know how it comes out.
@ladybug565 (2216)
• United States
27 Aug 07
I am really happy to hear your good news. my oldest daughter dropped out of school and she regrets it now. she did get her GED but it's really not the same. have a great day.
