I am so depressed and worried about my 16 years old son, because he hates school. He has the talent to do better but he is lacking concentration. Please tell me how I can assist him to get serious about his education
Your son is not getting all he should from his high school years because he is not motivated to succeed in school. Career guidance from a school counselor could assist your son explore several career options and put him on the right track. He could really benefit and might really enjoy participating in a work-study program. Moreover, discuss with him about various career choices of his interest.
In my opinion he needs to set long-term goals that will give him direction and motivation to succeed in high school. There is a requirement of the treatment for behavior modification. Therapeutic boarding school is the best options for your son because these schools suggest excellent treatment programs, daily recreational activities, individual counseling sessions, and behavioral management programs.
You should make feel your child that studies are the vital part of life and career. You can also send your child to the motivation centers, where they provide specialized treatment to teens and motivate them to their better future.
Try to know the reasons why he dislikes his school. May be he is suffering from some academic problems or any other problem related to his school. There are various special need camps, which fulfill specialized needs of teenagers. Camp programs are based on the interests and habits of youths. Teen camp training programs are also vocational that provide bright future to children