How do you handle a child that ditches class?

[florezitta10]

Sorry for the problems you are experiencing.  I never had that problem because my child never knew when I would drop in at her school.  Her teachers and I were  partners when it came to what my child was doing or not doing in school.

Open up communication with child to determine why he/she is ditching school.  And please listen instead of doing all the talking.  It could be the school, teachers, peers that's causing the problem and or stress with classes.

Thanks i have always been very active in my kids schools and this year i slacked a lil so that could be it. She had a not so good friend too. She has now been attending school daily tg.

[StephaBon]

I say taking away all privileges until they shape up.  And if they keep ditching, keep taking away stuff, like personal items, allowance.  Take their door off its hinges.

[lynnc35]

Constantly check up on him, let him know that now he or she has broken your circle of trust, then ground the child. If they can't go to class, they cant' go anywhere else, when we ground our children now adays, we need to do a little more, since they own almost every gadget out there, be sure to take away the things they enjoy, ipod, game systems, televisions. you need to put your foot down and be persistent, if you let them get away, or talk you out of something, they will know they can take an inch when they want, put it down and mean it.

[manohman]

Seriously what I would do is to call the police department or sheriff's department and see if they have a program where young people could see first hand what could happen to someone if they lose control of their life and break the rules and laws. I don't know how much you are involved in the child'e life ... maybe they need more involvement by you or someone else. Try to find out what is causing the problem and let them know how important an education is ... even more so in this world today than ever before.

[gesus]

beat em lol

[CHYNEEZ]

I was the child that ditched class, especially my senior year when i had a car. The car is what got me places and helped me ditch class. My parents never once asked me how i was doing in school or acted like they cared.. so maybe you should talk to your child and ask them the problem and try to find out solutions to the problem. Ex.. if it seems to be the car,.. take it away.

[JinxdParadox]

Mm when playing the role of a parent or guardian, it's far too easy to forget to look
at the situation from the kid's view.

Chances are likely he has a deep rooted reason for skipping out of classes that goes
beyond just "hanging with friends" or whatever he ends up doing instead of the class.

I would say try to talk to him without the threats and usual parental stance.
Let him know that you honestly want to help him and resolve the problem.
Chances are also high, depending on his age, that he knows school is important for
later in life, and that he's not happy with the decision either.

Maybe it's a class he can have changed? Maybe there's conflict with the teacher
or other students? Maybe he's overstressed from the subject being taught?

Having been a drop out myself, years and years ago, I can usually relate to the kids
that go through these motions. But it's in trying to get the kid to open up,
so the parent can effectively help them, that becomes a bigger hurdle to jump.

Kids are becoming more complex with each generation, and thus face problems and issues
that we as adults now, didn't have to face when we were their age.

Good luck with him, hopefully things will work out and he can get back
on track with his education.