Audrey Hametner

Confidence in youth globally is at one of the lowest levels in recent history. Institutions of higher learning are seeing enrollment numbers dwindle significantly as many youth battle with either a lack of motivation or a fear of jumping into studies before they are sure of where it will take them. Globally the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the the issue. Across the world, professionals have been reporting increased stress and pressures on youth that have culminated in lack of confidence, stress, and in some cases symptoms similar to PTSD. The increased complexity has now made it ever more important that schools and parents align and work together to support students. In the talk, we will present research from global studies about eh current situation and provide suggestions to help both parents to think about the relationships with schools differently and how schools can reach out to leverage parental support in tackling the situation.