10 School Problems Parents of Teens Face And What to Do About Them

Your teen is too involved and over scheduled.

1. Sit down with your teen and take a realistic look at his/her schedule.

2. Have him/her prioritize the activities.

3. Fit in what can be done and drop what can’t.

4. Role-play with your teen and teach him/her how to drop an activity respectfully.

Others may be putting a bit of pressure on your teen to continue an activity that he/she would prefer to drop. If this is the case, come up with a plan with your teen on how to handle the other person. It may or may not take your intervention. Let your teen make that choice.

• Your teen is falling asleep in class.
• Your teen is not getting along with a teacher.
• Your teen is having trouble doing the work or homework.
• Your teen is never prepared and needs you to get things at the last minute.
• Your teen is not involved in extracurricular activities and sports.
• Your teen is too involved and over scheduled.
• Your teen lacks direction, not isn’t thinking about his/her future – at all.
• Problems with his/her peer group that affects your teen’s performance at school.
• Your teen has a hard time taking tests.
• Your teen spends too much time in detention/suspension/the principal’s office.