Why Do Teens Drop Out?: A Developmental View

Authors

Anne L. Heinsohn, The Pennsylvania State UniversityFollow
Robert B. Lewis, The Pennsylvania State UniversityFollow

Volume

33

Issue

1

Abstract

Participants in youth programs and organizations tend to drop out when they reach adolescence. An examination of adolescent development shows that a major portion of teen drop out is developmentally appropriate and normative. Youth organizations need to adjust their expectations for teen participation and remember that teens participate voluntarily.

Recommended Citation

Heinsohn, A. L., & Lewis, R. B. (1995). Why Do Teens Drop Out?: A Developmental View. The Journal of Extension, 33(1), Article 3. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol33/iss1/3