For students who aren't interested in school, what might parental involvement help prevent?

Dropping out of school
Behavior problems

Isolation from friends
Teachers disliking the student

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Parental involvement can help prevent several issues for students who aren't interested in school. Among the options listed, the most relevant outcomes that parental involvement can help prevent are:

  1. Dropping out of school: Active parental engagement in a child's education can provide the support and encouragement needed to motivate the student to stay in school and pursue their education.

  2. Behavior problems: Parental involvement can help address behavioral issues by fostering a supportive environment, encouraging positive behavior, and helping to set expectations for academic and social conduct.

Parental involvement also indirectly aids in preventing isolation from friends by promoting social interactions and encouraging participation in school activities, which can help the student connect with peers. While it is less direct, supportive communication with teachers can help mitigate any potential feelings of being disliked by teachers.

While the first two options are more direct outcomes of parental involvement, the third option (isolation from friends) can also be a factor, albeit more indirectly. The fourth option (teachers disliking the student) is less likely to be directly affected by parental involvement.

In summary, the primary outcomes that parental involvement can help prevent are dropping out of school and behavior problems.