Abstract:
This study aims to analyze the lives of out-of-school children in
adolescents in Balantang Village, Malili District, East Luwu Regency.
How is the life of out-of-school teenagers in Balntang Village, Malili
District, East Luwu Regency? Why do teenagers of productive age in
Balantang Village, Malili Subdistrict, East Luwu Regency choose to
drop out of school? This study uses a qualitative approach. The main
informants consisted of children who had dropped out of school as
many as 9 people and the key information consisted of school
principals, parents and 4 community leaders. Data collection
techniques used are in-depth interviews, respondent observations and
available documents and literature study. Using data reduction
analysis, data presentation and data validity of researcher bending,
triangulation, time extension, Focus Group Discussion. In-depth
analysis. The results showed that children who dropped out of school
were caused by many factors, including family, peers, economy, living
environment, school environment. The conclusion of the research is
that children who drop out of school and are unemployed have two
behaviors: 1. Negative behavior such as hanging out, drinking alcohol,
fighting between teenagers, forming gangs. Positive behaviors such as
helping people earn a living, and choosing their own jobs.
