Dear Dofi,
Are you on Mars, or do you think Lakewood is?
These kids struggles began at around ten. Ten year olds on Earth are generally not aware of life options. They become overloaded just talking about the subject. There are plenty of options in Lakewood. Any kid with eyes sees the blue collar teens all over town. They present themselves well and have some means. Your assertion that these kids would have success at secular studies is ridiculous. There are decent high schools in Lakewood that offer a general education with a full diploma.
Now you are not making any point at all.