And would it be qualified as them doing their jobs if they tell the not so great students that they need to quit school and drop out right now because it's just too hard for them? That's what the one here does and my mother and I seem to be the only ones scratching our heads on this one that he's encouraging the less than promising students to just give up.

When I was in school, counselors were the one's who gave out the detentions.

Fix schedules.

Told me my vocational testing indicated I was suited for towel boy in a women's suana.

And was she right?

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And was she right?

Not a vocation. Just a hobbie.

my guidance counselor played a big factor on why i had dropped out.. she was on my ass cuz of how low my credits were, i didnt like it... so i eventually said fuck it, im outey! not smart but o well

To guide the kids with their curricula.

Ours sucked too. He only guided about college if approached about it.

Yeah they recommending classes and other miscellaneous curriculum tidbits. I had almost forgotten that until before I read other people's responses to the question.

When I was in school, the counselors would hassle you about the classes you HAD to take.