When a person drops out of high school, there are many reasons behind their decision. Whether it's not having enough money to attend high school or the person simply doesn't want to attend. Behind all these apprehensions there are many people who have been suffering since they dropped out of high school. In Sanchez's article, "The Midlife Difficulties of a High School Dropout," he reveals the difficulties of a high school dropout. Kenny Buchanan, a 44-year-old from Pennsylvania, dropped out of high school when he was 18. At that time he was only in ninth grade because he had failed twice. Kenny no longer had ambitions to attend school. He dropped out and got a full-time job at Burger King. Back then, anyone could get a job and if they quit their job they could get it back the next day without even having an education. In this period, however, things do not evolve in this way. An interview or job will not be granted if a person does not obtain a high school diploma or GED. About two years ago, Kenny expressed his desire to go back to school to earn his GED. As of today, Buchanan still doesn't have a job, but if he gets hired at an aluminum factory in the next month, his family will have health insurance for the first time and will be able to have enough to live on. While waiting for a job, Buchanan reflects on his mistakes. “Dropping out of school [was] one of the biggest mistakes I ever made…What I did, I did, but I can make things better,” exclaims Buchanan (qtd. in Sanchez 3). Now that he has maintained his GED, the fact that he dropped out of high school has disappeared from his life. Although dropout rates are a problem, there are many solutions to solve this dilemma. As stated previously, school dropout rates are a growing problem in our world. also mentoring/tutoring just to name a few. For people like Kenny, this may have convinced him to stay in school longer. Although high school dropout rate is a problem, there are many solutions to solve this problem. Works Cited “15 Effective Strategies Explained.” Scargel Consulting Group. 17 December 2007. Web. 20 October 2011. “Alternative school”. National Center/Network for the prevention of school dropout. Network. October 20, 2011.Cowan, Emery. “The program connects students to school.” The Harbinger of Durango. November 3, 2011. Web. October 20, 2011. "Prevention of school dropout." Solutions for America. Network. October 20, 2011.Sanchez, Claudio. “The Midlife Difficulties of High School Dropouts.” NPR stories. July 28, 2011. Web. October 21, 2011. Swanson, Christopher B. “Progress Deferred.” Education Week vol. 29, no. 34. June 10, 2010: 10-10 pm. SIRS Problem Researcher. Network. October 21st 2011.