Praktik Konseling Individu pertemuan ke 1 (BUNGA KURNIA PUTRI_2302103045) MAN 1 Magetan

Summary

This transcript captures a counseling session between a student, Mr. Utman, and his counselor, Mrs. Putri. The discussion focuses on Mr. Utman’s challenges with school attendance, feeling pressured by his parents, and the distractions that affect his academic performance, such as late nights and gaming. The counselor helps him identify these obstacles and encourages him to create a balanced schedule, reduce distractions, and take more responsibility for his schoolwork. The session concludes with a focus on improving his commitment to school and avoiding negative influences from peers.

Takeaways

• 😀 Mas Utman feels pressured by his parents to attend school, even when he's sick, as they don't always believe he's genuinely unwell.
• 😀 There is an expectation from Mas Utman's parents for him to succeed academically, which can feel overwhelming at times.
• 😀 Mas finds certain school activities, like the mandatory Friday afternoon scouting, unappealing and prefers to skip them.
• 😀 Mas struggles with some subjects, particularly Arabic, and feels uncomfortable with the teacher's teaching style.
• 😀 Late-night gaming and hanging out with friends often lead to Mas staying up too late, which affects his school attendance the next day.
• 😀 Mas admits that he has been influenced by friends to skip school, especially when he doesn't feel engaged in school activities.
• 😀 A potential solution for Mas is to create a more balanced schedule that includes rest, reducing distractions, and focusing on his goals.
• 😀 Mas recognizes that school is essential for achieving his dreams, but he needs to find a way to balance fun and responsibility.
• 😀 One proposed strategy for Mas is to distance himself from friends who encourage negative behavior, like skipping school.
• 😀 Mas acknowledges that he needs to be more disciplined in attending school and reducing unnecessary distractions like staying up late.
• 😀 The counselor encourages Mas to take responsibility for his actions, focus on self-care, and make concrete changes to improve his school performance.

Q & A

What is the main issue Mas Utman faces regarding school attendance?

Mas Utman often skips school due to illness, but his parents do not believe that he is genuinely sick, causing additional pressure to attend school even when he is unwell.

How does Mas Utman feel about the school activities, especially the mandatory scouting?

Mas Utman does not enjoy the mandatory scouting activities held every Friday. He feels that these activities are not of interest to him, contributing to his desire to skip school.

What role does peer influence play in Mas Utman's school absences?

Peer influence plays a significant role, as Mas Utman admits that his friends sometimes encourage him to skip school. Additionally, he enjoys hanging out with friends, which leads to late nights and difficulty waking up for school.

What is the impact of staying up late and playing games on Mas Utman’s school attendance?

Staying up late and playing games negatively impacts Mas Utman's ability to wake up on time for school, leading to absences and an overall lack of focus on his academic responsibilities.

How does Mas Utman react to subjects like Arabic language classes?

Mas Utman feels uncomfortable in Arabic language classes, partly because he perceives the teacher’s teaching as inadequate, which contributes to his lack of interest and attendance in the subject.

What does the counselor suggest as a solution for Mas Utman to improve his school attendance?

The counselor suggests that Mas Utman reduce negative behaviors like staying up late and playing games, focus on getting more rest, and take responsibility for his actions to ensure better school attendance and focus.

What is the student's attitude towards school despite the challenges he faces?

Mas Utman acknowledges that school is important for his future, but he struggles with balancing school obligations and personal desires like socializing and playing games.

What does the counselor recommend for Mas Utman to balance his life better?

The counselor advises Mas Utman to avoid being influenced by negative peer behavior, focus on setting a schedule that prioritizes sleep and schoolwork, and maintain a balance between socializing and fulfilling his academic responsibilities.

Why does Mas Utman sometimes not participate in school activities, like futsal or scouting?

Mas Utman sometimes skips activities like futsal and scouting because he does not find them enjoyable, and he prefers spending time outside or with friends. This affects his participation and focus on school-related activities.

What is Mas Utman’s plan to overcome his challenges and improve his school performance?

Mas Utman plans to reduce distractions such as staying up late, focus more on his studies, and avoid negative influences from friends. He also intends to be more diligent in asking for help when he misses lessons.