No but getting them excited about such an idea so that they feel like doing it might
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No, with poor black and brown kids, always choose being punitive over being encouraging, kind, and supportive.
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They do for special education students, why not?
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Since when? Where? A student who has successfully completed 4 years of work should be given her diploma.
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Referring to the transition plan that is implemented after they graduate, whether it be college, vocational training or independent living.
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What if a kid wants to backpack in West Africa or work as a DJ or make jewelry, will those plans be rejected as "unrealistic?"
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Plans start at age 14 & revised annually. I had DACA kids wanting to get their citizenship. Wanna make jewelry? Work toward apprenticeship.
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That's better than me graduating at 17 and let out the door with no clue what I was going to do & then mom kicked me out when I turned 18.
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...And like most punitive stressors, it will probably backfire and be shredded or burned hours after graduating.
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That would be their prerogative and their destiny.
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Yes it will. Especially if the adults who recognize their talent and abilities give them a push in right direction. Wish I had...years ago.
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Hell nahh. It'll probably just discourage some kids.
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No! Our brains aren't even fully developed until we're 25!
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Oh yes, force always works. Especially with teenagers. Why "make a plan" without support, guidance and follow up.
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Why does Rahm always have the face of a guy getting a rectal exam?
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No. You lost me at forcing. No, no it will not.
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Sometimes college kids can't decide their careers, how will high school aged kids do it?
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