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GET THE CAP! |
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EDUCATION COACH |
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YOU CAN’T MAKE THEM STAY |
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When we look at the graduation rate at about 40% for African American students, then I guess I shouldn’t wonder why “we can’t make them STAY”.
It is every families hope that having a higher education is what their child strives for, but sometimes it’s just that “a families hope”.
Were you too young or too sheltered? Should you wait another year? I do understand that college isn’t for everyone. But, you can’t sit at home trying to figure it out while doing nothing.
Do we need to start talking about college in the 1st grade instead of 6th grade? You have provided all that you possibly can – and most of the time more than you should have. Maybe that’s the issue. Maybe letting our children take a few falls, figure it out, I’m not doing this for you attitude. Toughing it out, is sometimes the best way. Maybe, just maybe they would have STAYED.
Why can’t our children finish? They want to go, but when the times get tough (academically) they jump ship. Then there’s the money issue. If you leave home or stay home to attend college the money can become very tight, yes, you may not be able to go out every weekend or buy that pair of sneakers, blouse or latest headgear, but so what, you’re working on a higher education so you can have those things. I know it’s upsetting, but please just “STAY”.
Do they realize the repercussions of leaving, not finishing, and not STAYING? You talk about those who stayed. You’re still in touch with those who stayed. Do you realize that it’s not too late? You can start over again, you’re only 19, 20, 21 etc. It’s never too late.
If a student recognizes the importance of “STAYING” would they rethink their decision to leave? |