Reasons for Being an Out-of-School Youth

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The youth form an important part of machinery that shape the country's destiny. It is them who help to bring about the desirable change in society. History has many examples that justify the greatness of the contribution of the youth towards the progress and uplift of the country. Here in the Philippines, half of the population constitutes the youth and there vast energies and enthusiasm must not go untapped. In this study, we determined the reasons behind dropping out that leads to being out-of-school youth.

METHODS

Using a quasi-experimental design, respondents were given structured survey questionnaires to provide the data needed. Interviews were also conducted to validate reasons of being out-of-school youth. Using a stratified random sample method, we randomly selected out of school youth as the respondents from the different school year where they dropped from school-2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2016-2017 and 2018-2018.

RESULTS

The study revealed that the first reason of being out-of-school is lack of interest with 43.18%. Second, laziness which is 33.18% due to no regular transportation from their house to the school that they need to walk kilometers every day, due to over lapping of school projects and requirements and lack of parents support. Third, lack of financial support or poverty with 30.45%, work to have their own money with percentage of 22.27%, and because they have failed subjects which is 22.27%.

DISCUSSIONS

Parents must support their children in school financially, emotionally, and physically. Parents must be very sensitive towards their children's performance and behavior in school so that problem will be addressed right then. Parents should always guide and encourage their sons or daughter to do their best in school in order to pass all the subjects. Importance of education must be instilled to the young minds and this must be instilled by their parents.