PinkInTheBlue Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 So, my oldest has been, let's say, a challenge in his high school years. He's a good guy but the endless amount of "Why do I need to even DO this?!" and such turned the end of high school years into a situation of just getting done. It did NOT turn into the excellent learning experience I had hoped. His passion is theater so we got what must be done for graduation and focused on theater. Well, he started college Monday on a full theater and vocal scholarship and, so far, is ecstatic! He actually ended up with a decent GPA but without the AP and honors I had hoped. I'm happy to just be the supportive mom and occasion tutor, I hope. :) He just might be okay and I'm alive. That's what matters, right? :) LOL Fortunately my 16 yr old and 8 yr old are much easier....so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemom Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Yay! Good job getting him to where he wants to be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 This is really the essence of parenting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 So there is hope for me? My ds is a Junior this year and I can't say the past two years have been lollipops and rainbows as we trekked down the path of higher learning. More like a battle of "One day you will have a boss. This boss is hiring you to do all the sucky stuff he/she does not want to do. High school is practice for doing the sucky stuff to your bosses expectations. Until you prove yourself and then get to hire someone else to do the sucky work." My dd is a freshman this year and I am cautiously optimistic about her high school years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Congratulations to both of you! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 How exciting for you and your son! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 That is great news! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Yay! :) Congrats to all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Jessica, you give me hope! My oldest leaves for college Friday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datgh Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I have one more year of "Why do I need this??" "When am i ever going to use it??" "This is such a waste of my time!". I am turning my ds over to the community college this year so someone else can crack the whip! I just want to be Mom again. It should be an interesting year. I am glad you have shown me the light at the end of the tunnel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Thank you for posting this. I am really hoping this will be me in three years, down to the two other children who will be 16 and 9 when the oldest goes to college. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 That is awesome! Thanks for reminding us what is important... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 :hurray: There is the ideal. And there is life. It's one thing to read and research and put it on paper and it's another thing altogether to get it done with -- did you say a high school boy? Relationship is so important and if you kept that intact while also giving the right push and motivation, good job! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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