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Why do teens hate school?
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Given that I work with students — the majority of whom are teens — for a living, I know how common it is for teens to dislike school. There are many powerful strategies you can employ to help the situation. As a parent and as a coach who works with teenagers , I understand how challenging it can be to see your child hating school. Before you can motivate your teenagers to enjoy school , you must understand why they dislike school in the first place. For many students, school is like a roller coaster — full of nerve-racking lows and exhilarating highs. But the traditional school setting typically gives them few opportunities to exert this control, outside of setting academic goals. Teens today are more stressed than ever before. In fact, nearly one-third of teens report feeling overwhelmed , a figure on par with adult stress levels.
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School problems are common for pre-teens and teenagers. School problems can show up at any stage. They can be big or small. Sometimes they go away quickly by themselves, and sometimes they last longer and need some input from you or other adults. This gives your child a good chance of getting back on track quickly. If your child is going to school regularly, has a positive attitude and gets on well with teachers and peers, your child is more likely to do well academically and feel good about themselves. You can do this by getting to know key staff, going to school events and meetings, talking informally with teachers at school drop-off and pick up, volunteering at the school canteen or fundraising events, and so on. Some school problems are easy to spot , and your child will want to talk with you about them. But sometimes your child might hide school problems from you or from teachers and friends.
Parents can play a vital role in helping teens succeed in school by being informed and lending a little support and guidance. Even though teens are seeking independence, parental involvement is an important ingredient for academic success. Teens do better in school when parents support their academic efforts. Attending your school's open house or back-to-school night is a great way to get to know your teen's teachers and their expectations. School administrators may discuss school-wide programs and policies, and post-high school options that parents and guardians of juniors and seniors need to know about. Attending parent-teacher conferences is another way to stay informed, although in high school, staff usually set these up only when parental involvement is needed to address issues like behavior problems, falling below grade-level expectations, or alternatively, benefiting from advanced class work.