Classmates failing classes...what will happen to them in the future?

ok so i have TONS of classmates (highschool age) failing classes. they don't seem to care. some of the juniors next year are even failing, so if they don't graduate, are they going to end up on the streets or something? or live with their parents forever?

Classmates failing classes...what will happen to them in the future?
Sadly, the American economy has evolved to the point where the high school dropout does not have much of a future. 40 years ago, the dropout could look forward to getting a factory job and working at the same factory until retirement. That just doesn't happen much anymore.





Will they end up on the streets? Maybe. But too many kids now continue to live with their parents far beyond the point that they should. Hopefully their parents will kick them in the butt and make them do something with their lives.





Perhaps some of them realize that they are destined to work with their hands as carpenters or plumbers or other craftsmen. Those type of people will always have a job. Think about it, when was the last time you saw an attorney who wanted to swing a hammer?
Reply:Might as well just send them straight to jail now! haha...
Reply:Lack of interest in school is a problem in this country, both for the kids and their parents. They may be able to take summer classes to make up the failed grades. They may even opt for a GED and continue their higher education later in life. Failing does not predispose one to becoming a street person; however, lack of education often limits job choices, salary and advancement. It stands to reason that until they are able to financially afford to live on their own, they will live with their parents or have roommates.
Reply:They will realize
Reply:Depends on if they're failing classes because they're bored or if they're just not motivated, unable to comprehend the material, have a bad attitude, or just don't see the necessity of education. Typically, with the last group of examples you will find them working menial jobs for the rest of their life, and chances are they will never go to college. There will be a small minority that will change, and actually will do quite well in life, but they are the exception. Going back the the premise at the beginning ... the students who fail because they're bored tend to snap out of that when they reach adulthood, and do one of two things -- become highly skilled workers (vocational or business), or end up going to college and doing quite well academically.





You also have to understand that about 30% of the freshman admitted to college never finish, so doing well in high school isn't a absolute indicator that you will earn at least a bachelors degree. Take my older brother for example ... he graduated with a 1.8 and went straight into the job force after high school. After three years of crappy jobs and dismal pay he decided to change his life and started out at a junior college -- he worked really hard and got good grades, then transfered to USC and earned a BS with honors in Electrical Engineering -- in fact, he went on to earn a Masters from Stanford. Conversely, I know of friends from high school who were 'destined for greatness,' and fell tragically short of that goal -- for example, one decided partying was more fun than studying in college and was expelled for DUI's and drinking underage. He never put his life back together, and now he is the Night Manager a the Golden Corral (a cheap 'all-you-can-eat' restaurant).





The future is what you make of it, but learn from other's mistakes and get good grades in high school and college (you'll save yourself a lot of unnecessary grief).
Reply:some will others will get their act together. My daughter, had all A's but dropped out in her senior year. She eventually realized her mistake, got her G.E.D, went to college and is now an assistant manager at a store. she lives on her own and has a new car.
Reply:potential to make money has little to do with education, They will for sure have trouble finding a good job, but someone has to do the stuff the rest of us don't want to. Not graduating will be a big hinderance on their future, and they will reach that realization when their resources run out and they have to get a real life of their own. I wouldn't worry about them, Just stay on the right track and don't do anything you'll regret like they have.
Reply:it depends how fast it takes them to get their act together...





however, just because someone does horribly in school doesnt mean they are destined for failure in life forever - some students may just graduate late after making up the classes they did horribly in. in terms of college, they can still attend a community college and transfer into a university later on - sure their pathway to success will me MAJORLY roadblocked, hope isnt lost yet