cindergretta Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Ds is 17 and will turn 18 in June. We delayed starting him in school back in Kindergarten so he is (technically) a Junior this year. He is considering taking the GED this June when he turns 18. I'd like him to wait a year (and take advantage of the fact that in the eyes of the "state," he will be a senior next year) and take it a year from June. Is there a benefit to taking it this year? Next year? (He is very creative and spacey, not at all academic. He doesn't have a driver's license and has no desire to obtain one at this point. He is "aware" of his lack of awareness. :tongue_smilie: IOW, he knows his head is in the clouds and he tries to pay attention and be aware, but it is mostly a losing battle! :lol: He really is a delight, though!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly IN Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 We are in the same boat as you are. Son turns 17 next Monday and he is Junior. If he continues this route then he will be 18 when he goes to college. Not sure if I like that. I can see him benefit another year at home to help him with academics. He is not an academic scholar but is an average B student. He still needs time to mature in the academic area. He is extremely smart but being a typical boy...not academic. Will keep an eye on this thread!! Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhschool Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) I would suggest delaying the college and staying home and having more time to prepare academically, if you are not in a rush. Why hurry? Your kids will be better prepared if you stay home and have them take a year more of senior-level coursework; they will also be more mature. Also, you could even take a gap year in addition to that if they need more time for maturation purposes and they could also volunteer somewhere or take a job to help pay for the college. Edited January 3, 2012 by jhschool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindergretta Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 Thank you. That is exactly what I was thinking. I just wasn't sure if I was missing something, overlooking something, forgetting something... :D Now to get ds on board. I don't know why he is so reticent. He doesn't want to move out or anything. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly IN Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 My son doesn't want to move out either but do want to get college over with ASAP. sigh! Still talking and praying about it. Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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