kml. My son was a goof off/no home work in highschool so when he said he wanted to go to college, I thought, "Yea, Right" this is going to be a disaster.
Son went to college and studied courses "HE" was interested in. The first 6 months were hind of rough but he passed all of his classes. After a while of being on his own, he decided to work harder in and out of class. He did graduate after taking a math class over and had a tutor for a couple of classes. A big shange from c's and D-'s in HS
Your son will probally learn how to read people better because he has to depend on himself and others more once he leaves home. My son learned to buckle down because he was on his own. I suspect some similar process will happen to your son too.
Some of the dads at a recent gathering were making complimentary comments about the other dads kid. What we almost all had in common was we all worried about our own kids having a trouble finishing college because of past problems. To our amasement and relief, every kid somehow transformed for the good once they knew they were mostly in charge of their life at college.
I focused on the academic part of college before my son went to college but I say that living with peers and strugeling financially and socially as a group, the students learned from each other to be better and more sociable people.
Quote: Weel, it sure makes me feel good. He's growing out of his awkwardness, and there are plenty of people who recognize his warmth and genuineness.
It's a good feeling Ellie. I am glad you have it, you deserve it.
