Tips for helping my DS deal with some serious senioritis?
I like this! Thanks @Capt MJ. I also like the neutral tone conversations. Don't want to add to the pressure, but help relieve some of it if I can.Have him read those heartfelt, sincere, best foot forward essays he wrote back to himself
Girlfriends are the worst. Especially high school girlfriends. After convincing me not to apply to a service academy, mine later became my first ex-wife.Wanted to spend time with his girlfriend.
You're dating yourself here. The proper modern term is Wife 1.0Girlfriends are the worst. Especially high school girlfriends. After convincing me not to apply to a service academy, mine later became my first ex-wife.
I know a guy who is still in his first marriage.... yet he introduces his wife as "my first wife".You're dating yourself here. The proper modern term is Wife 1.0
I and my first wife have been married 35 years this month.I know a guy who is still in his first marriage.... yet he introduces his wife as "my first wife".
My wife does this with me... unless she is really mad, in which case it is "My current husband..."I know a guy who is still in his first marriage.... yet he introduces his wife as "my first wife".
@THmom Funny, I didn't see this post until just now but it is so timely - today was a tough day. Thank you for your insight. He took on too much this semester and is being stretched way too thin. Tonight will talk very seriously about what he can take off his plate and say "no" to. We're at that point of something's got to give. It kills me to see him so stressed! Thanks again for the post!Our MOC office told us that a few years ago, a kid who had an appointment tanked his 8th semester, and they rescinded his offer. I’d think as long as your DS doesn’t tank, a little loosening up might be ok?? Maybe ask him what he can take off his plate that would have the least negative impact/consequence? I’m one to listen to my kids, and if your DS is struggling, offer solutions, but with full disclosure of what the consequences could be of those choices. “Buck up” might not be healthy. I’m a high school teacher, and my heart goes out to these high-achieving kids who stress themselves out to the max. I hate seeing it.
Glad I could help! And thank you!Thanks @2024candidate! I really like the "senioritis is for the average high schooler..." I appreciate your perspective - being that you're in the middle of the battle yourself. By the way, CONGRATS! Looks like you are on your way!