Teen boys come to class tired

Posted by doccharlie @doccharlie, 4 days ago

I volunteer at a GED program in St. Augustine. The teen boys (not girls) aged 16-19 usually come to class at 8AM looking like they just got out of bed. It takes the teacher a significant amount of time to get them to focus on completing sample GED test questions. Girls the same age come ready to work. My grandson, who is in this demographic, behaves similarly. These teens are past puberty and have dropped out of HS for different reasons. Suggestions on how to get them to focus.

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Hello @doccharlie, It's great hearing you are volunteering your time at a GED program to help teenagers who have dropped out of high school. I did a little research and thought you might find the following articles helpful while you wait for other members to respond.

-- Understanding the Teenage Brain: 10 Tips to Help Your Teen Stay Focused in School
https://simipsychologicalgroup.com/understanding-the-teenage-brain/
-- Tips for helping children deal with stress
https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/mental-health/tips-for-helping-children-deal-with-stress-2/
-- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Back-to-school mental health tips
https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-back-to-school-mental-health-tips/

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