Try pointing out possible consequences without judgement while also acknowledging how your teen may be feeling. You can also ask your teen to voice their suggestions for problem solving. This could sound something like, “You may end up in summer school, or get left back and have no education or skills to find a job. I can imagine you must be feeling a lot of pressure. How can I help?”

 

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