The number of Gen Zers who aren't in work or school is rising. Here's how to tackle it, according to experts.

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Young NEETs — those not in education, employment, or training — are on the rise (stock image.)

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Our son attends local classrooms while we travel. We noticed primary schools in Europe let kids be kids.

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Lana Katsaros and her husband homeschool their son.

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The family of a Mississippi high school football player who died after being forced to practice in 103-degree heat is now suing the school district

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A Jersey Shore High School football player died after collapsing on the field during 103-degree heat.

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I went to school for architecture but realized I hated it. Here's how I found my dream career as a writer.

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The author, not pictured, is now a writer.

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The kids I tutor attend schools with $50k tuition and summer in the Hamptons. Their parents still often forget to pay me on time.

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I taught my daughter at school, and it helped me learn something new about being a teacher

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The author (right) with his daughter.

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I went to school in the US and Japan. Japan gave me a sense of community, but the US taught me to have my own opinions.

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The author.

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US schools taught me to sound poetic in my writing. My switch to a UK education required results.

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The author.

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My husband was forced to return to the office. Life got harder and more expensive when all of the parenting duties fell to me.

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Marquita and Jaime Wright with their sons, Jaimeson and Marley.

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Florida 4th graders chose a violent unrated 'Winnie the Pooh' slasher film for movie day. Now parents are angry that the teacher agreed to show it.

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A press conference for 'Winnie The Pooh Blood and Honey.'

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