There may be periods in your child’s life where she struggles more with school work. It is your job to see that your child doesn’t become so discouraged that she gives up, and you shouldn’t give up either. Once a child falls behind, it is that much harder to play catch-up. If she is losing ground academically, she will be at risk for dropping out once she reaches the age of sixteen. If you can’t seem to help or motivate her, then maybe it is time to invest in a tutor. If you can’t afford one, you should contact your school’s guidance department and find out what type of tutoring programs are available.
You can play a major role in making sure that your child doesn’t become another high school dropout. With your love, involvement, and support, you can help your child succeed academically and reach his goals of higher learning in the future.