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Originally Posted by raymr
He had a 3.0 weighted GPA. He's 18 and attending Cal Poly. I have no problem with him 'finding himself', but he is burning up lots of money in the process which, unfortunately for me, doesn't grow on trees.
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My suggestion would be for him to take a one-year leave of absence (I am assuming that Cal Poly is like most colleges and will let him take a one year sabbatical or leave of absence).
During that year off he can use the time to mature some more, to work and save money and to sort out what he wants to do. A year off can give him the opportunity to grow and mature. A year off, in the "real world" will also give him perspective. At the end of the sabbatical, he can eitehr go back to college or he can join the workforce!
I really think that a lot of kids are not ready for the rigors of college right after high school. Some need time off to catch their breath and grow up a little bit.
One of my good friends took a year off from college and used the time to travel around (using his own money). He did a lot of growing up and maturing during that time. After the year was up he finished college and went on to a good law school.
I am not opposed to the military as a career. What I am opposed to is sending someone off to the military just because they can't make it in college.
Raymr, have faith in your kid and trust that whatever you did to raise him will stand him in good stead.
Good luck and keep us posted.