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I'm worried about my best friend?
She's a junior in high school and she's failing all of her classes. I'm really concerned because she doesn't care about school at ALL. She has a lot going on at home--her parents are constantly fighting and they focus more on each other than on their daughter--so she doesn't really have anyone motivating her to do better in school. Also, my best friend thinks there's no way she's going to get out of her house after she (hopefully) graduates. I can see why she lacks interest in school and has more of an interest in other things. How can I get her to focus more in school? I'm only asking because I'm the only person in her life that actually gives her attention and cares for her. I know she doesn't care about school right now, but it's going to have a huge effect on her future and I know for a fact that she has dreams of being successful. Any ideas?
3 Answers
- 6 years agoFavorite Answer
try your best to show her her dreams of being successful, and having a fantastic job and life in the future. Then you just have to make her realize that you can't have that without a good education. You could offer to tutor her if she's doubtful or falling behind, and you could try to talk to her parents about her failing in school. (It depends on the parents, though. You don't want to make them angry)
- 6 years ago
Really it has to be her to put in the effort. She needs to want to do well. You can give her all the encouragement in the world, but if she doesn't change what she's doing then it won't help. I would maybe tell her this and urge her to do better. In the end though, it's up to her. Otherwise, you could maybe speak to some of her teachers and express your care and concern for her.
- 6 years ago
You will only change her mind if she lets you change it. (So sorry that's not very helpful.) If she eill let you change her mind you will change it by reminding her about what she wants to do with her life and what that requires. Also remind her that you love her and that they may not be showing it but her parents love her too. (They may be paying no attention to her but I would bet all of the money in the world that they still love her more than she will know until she has her own child.)
Source(s): I am super cheezy sometimes sorry.
