my 15 year old wont go to class?

Answer 1

You need to tell him/her the following....If you're not in school then you need to either get a job or get out.

Answer 2

This is probably the start of the hardest part of the 15 year old life and yours. They are now feeling freedoms at school and they are approaching that time when they may get a car and even more freedom.

First, why does he/she not want to go? Is it something at school? Lack of motivation? Or, as with most, to much at home.

You need to make them understand how important school is. Try working with them at soup kitchens or homeless shelters. Show what can happen.

Show the value of what he/she has and how hard you have to work to get it. No education, no house, car, tv etc when older.

We have spoiled our generation by spoiling ourselves. We need to instill a real feeling of must work to get where and what you want.

Also, does he/she have problems coping with the classes? Maybe a tutor! Even better, you spend time working with the student. Show your interest.

Not wanting to go to class has deeper reasons. Find it and work through it. It only gets worse from here.

I did the taking kid to class and sitting there. Worked well for getting him there, but I could not force him to participate or hand in the home work we did the night before.

Good luck.

Answer 3

Is your 15 year old refusing to go to school, or is he going to school and then skipping? If he's refusing to leave the house, drive him yourself, even if you have to take a morning off of work. This is more important. If the problem is INSIDE the school, you could always contact the principal and tell him about the problem. The student could be more heavily monitored.

Answer 4

The trick then is to go with your 15 yr old to all their classes and just sit in the classes. Even if you have to miss work for it. It works.

Answer 5

Resuing to go to school, just one class, a few classes or just skipping school all together?

Don't make staying home more rewarding than going to school. Eliminate or reduce all incentives for staying home. On the contrary, attach rewards and incentives to going to school and staying there throughout the school hours.

Some teenagers suddenly become reluctant to go to school because of an appearance and self-esteem problem, or social "image" problem prompted by a school rumor or being let down by a friend. They need appropriate skills and parental support to deal with such situations. Openness in communication and closeness with parents can be really helpful.

Student nonattendance is a problem that extends much further than the school. It affects the student, the family, and the community.

The Los Angeles County Office of Education identifies truancy as the most powerful predictor of delinquency. Police departments across the nation report that many students not in school during regular hours are committing crimes, including vandalism, shoplifting, and graffiti. When Van Nuys, California, officials conducted a three-week sweep for truants on the streets, shoplifting arrests dropped by 60 percent (Garry 1996).

Absenteeism is detrimental to students' achievement, promotion, graduation, self-esteem, and employment potential. Clearly, students who miss school fall behind their peers in the classroom. This, in turn, leads to low self-esteem and increases the likelihood that at-risk students will drop out of school.

Before determining the most effective means of controlling unexcused absences, the causes of truant behavior must be understood. Not only may the cause vary from individual to individual, but school staff and students may disagree about the underlying causes. Although many teachers may be empathetic and willing to help students, this difference in opinion may create a barrier of understanding between teacher and student.

In one survey, students cited boredom and loss of interest in school, irrelevant courses, suspensions, and bad relationships with teachers as the major factors in their decision to skip school. On the other hand, most of the school staff believed truancy to be related primarily to student problems with family and peers (ERIC/CEM and Linn-Benton Education Service District 1992)

The law recognizes the importance of education, as well, and places a duty upon parents and guardians to assure their child is attending school on a regular basis. The law places the responsibility of enforcing truancy laws upon Juvenile Court.

If a child is absent for seven (7) consecutive days without a proper excuse, ten (10) days in a month or fifteen (15) days in a school year, the child is considered a chronic truant. A chronically truant child can be found delinquent and subject to Juvenile Court intervention.

The law also holds parents/guardians accountable for their child's school attendance and the Juvenile Court may order sanctions against the parents/guardians who fail to send their child to school. Sanctions may include: Mandatory Mediation; Mandatory Parenting Classes; up to seventy (70) hours of Community Service; a Fine of up to $500.

If a child continues to be chronically truant, the parents/guardians could be charged with educational neglect or contempt of court. In some cases, jail time is a possibility.

It is your responsibility to make sure you child's school attendance is a priority. This is a reminder of the importance of making sure your child attends school and the consequences that could occur if truancy continues.
While this is in Ohio, I am sure you can find your state's law on truancy, children refusing to go to school. The law, your rights, your child's rights and the consequences.

Answer 6

you are the parent so be a parent
if you are seeing problems with a teen its usually because you were slack in some ways when they were younger and they no longer respect you

take away all privaliges - all TV - all computer access

make him/her get a job and pay half their pay check to you

no job or no school = make them move out

your house = your rules lay down the law!!!

Answer 7

Personally carry him to school and personally walk him into class - the idea here is for extreme humiliation.

That or a sore backside, but I know, I know, today's society doesn't condone the punishment of children. Don't get me started...

Answer 8

ask her y she wont go to class then shell tell u y then use reverse physcology on her say well i guess ur not smart enough to go to school or u can have a teacher talk to her that usually helps

Answer 9

Ask her why she wont go. Try talking to her teachers to see what you can do to get her there.

Answer 10

Ground her

Take away privileges

Ask her what the problem is. May be having trouble with another student.