One of the many things that parents have in common is their heartfelt desire for their teens to be happy, engaged with life, and motivated to learn and succeed. When a teen is tired, socially stressed, and feels like they are trapped doing something they don’t want to do, they can become hopeless, anxious, or depressed.

If your teen is feeling this way, they are not alone.

One of the best things we can do is to help them change the educational and social environment that is contributing to their unhappiness. Almost all teens who choose the Early College path report a much-improved learning experience, which can have dramatic and positive effects on their mood.

Instead of the distracting classroom environment of high school, where your teen is spending tons of energy trying to fit in with their peers, they will find the Community College environment to be calm and accepting, allowing them space to be themselves.

As their mood improves, they often become more motivated and engaged in life outside of school. Early College teens usually get to clock more sleep time, which has positive effects on all aspects of their lives. They begin to take pride in their educational choices and feel good about making positive progress, which increases their sense of well-being.

Chances are that you will be amazed at how quickly your teen’s life improves once they switch to the Early College path!