#truency

[gwydionmisha]

Skipping School: America’s Hidden Education Crisis

Absenteeism has nearly doubled since the pandemic. With state and federal governments largely abdicating any role in getting kids back into

[slightlybasicbiscuit]

Today for clinicals I went to a school and helped a school nurse. she had to call about absent children that didn’t have excuses and it was really sad because they were at the point of truency. I don’t think their parents cared that they could be taken at this point

[mmmello22]

Forgot to post this. Granted, progress. But why were we ever incarcerating teenagers for skipping school?

[forest-fool]

To go to school tomorrow and accomplish nothing but bitter sadness or to stay home with jim (cat), drink tea, sleep and read eva luna. What a fucking pickle i am in.

[nutmegfromtobin]

So i had court today. I only get 5 hours of community service. This is what happens when you don't go to school kids!

[spiritualdingus]

Had my first day at Freebirds, it was a little challenging, but I love that about a job. If things were to get a little predictable, then it would be boring as fuck. So far, I'm liking the people, atmosphere and most of all the food.

My mom killed my mood, though. I know it's not good a good feeling to have to go to court for your child absences, but don't charge up on your child when it's partially YOUR fault as to why you have to go to court. She literally sat up in that car and bitched the whole entire ride about how I wasn't going to be anything and how I wasn't going to graduate. Fuck my mom, there's a reason as to why I don't give two shits about what happens to her now. I know I'm going to graduate and I know everything is going to be okay with and that I'll live a comfortable lifestyle, but you just don't tell your child that. She's supposed to be my mom, you know? It hurts so much to know that no one from your family gives a shit about how well you're doing. Oh, but if you're fucking up, they're the first to point out your flaws. It really hurts, but I'm not even going to worry. The best kind of people have had to live with the most burdens.

[chloass69]

K

But the fact that I have two friends over that dont realize how depressed i am right now <

[dspice11]

June 1

Last week i got ticketed for truency (skipping school too much) and during the meeting with my parents, principle and councelor, my principle said she thinks i have mild depression. She thinks that because of how bad my grades are, how much i don't come and apperantly i had a "distant, uncaring" look on my face...haaaa. They recommended therapy and i said no but now that i've been ticketed they're going to suggest it to the judge and he'll court order it. I told them i'd go volunterily since the judge will go easier on the community service if im "trying" and now my first session is on June 1.

I don't know how i feel about it, most of me wants them to just leave me alone since they've never gave a flying fuck before but a part of me knows i need help. Part of me is glad that theres finally a step towards recovery but then again i know i can't tell them everything to the full extend without my parents finding out/being sent to a hospital. I can't tell them about the cutting, the ed or the suicidal thoughts...i'd be considered a danger to myself/others and they'd have to tell my parents because im under 18. I kind of want to but i can't and i just feel like i'll be wasting everyone's time.