There are a ton of people who aren't a waste. Single mom's, lots of poor hispanics drop out because their families are that poor and in their culture the sons are supposed to help, inner city kids who think they have no future other than selling drugs, kids from broken families. The truth is lots of them are on the virge of dropping out but could graduate if they stuck it out a few more months so helping them avoid a big mistake because of short term thinking just might help.
"Yeah, Jose, I know you think making $10 an hour changing tires is great but will you still think so 10 or 20 years from now?" Some kids really don't think beyond the immediate and having an adult point out the big picture just might help. Of course, it would be better if it's a parent but failing that someone they look up to (like maybe a teacher or a famous person like the President) might be enough for some. Either way it really doesn't hurt for them to send 5 minutes saying it.
"Yeah, Jose, I know you think making $10 an hour changing tires is great but will you still think so 10 or 20 years from now?" Some kids really don't think beyond the immediate and having an adult point out the big picture just might help. Of course, it would be better if it's a parent but failing that someone they look up to (like maybe a teacher or a famous person like the President) might be enough for some. Either way it really doesn't hurt for them to send 5 minutes saying it.
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