Helping students stay in college is the goal of student retention," said an e-mail sent by Sharon Blackman, chief retention officer for the district of North Lake, Texas. "That process happens over time as we work together to keep our students enrolled from one semester to the next and from one year to the next until they reach their academic goals". Whether they want more freedom or just want to reduce their frustrations, the key is communication.
Make yourself available to your child. Try to help, convey a positive view of school; speak as a friend and not as a critic. Encourage your young adult to compile a list of the pros and cons to weigh before deciding to leave school.
Realistically, it may be a matter of cutting work hours, organizing their schedule and spending less time partying with friends. Help them to see the importance of staying in school, there may be plenty of good reasons to leave school, but alert him or her to the fact that, as they get older and acquire other responsibilities, coming back to school may be more difficult than it is now.
If you feel that you need help to get through to your child, arrange a conference with a school counselor on campus or speak to a trusted friend for suggestions. If you succeed it will mean a good future for your child.