Sometimes an underachiever has underlying issues, such as depression, adhd, substance use, or other behavioral / emotional problems. These sites will help parents research these possibilities:
ASK: Adolescent Substance Abuse Knowledge Base
Wilderness therapy is a short-term option to get defiant, underachieving teens back on track.
Wilderness Programs Information
Boot Camps may not be the answer for a teen with emotional or behavioral problems, find out more at Boot-Camp-Info
