August 15, 2009 — I have a 19-yr old son...I might have mentioned that before. He has struggled with some things over the last few years. One of his struggles was going to school. As soon as he turned 18 he took himself out of high school and was only 3½ credits or so away from completing his requirements for graduation. There was absolutely nothing his mother or I could do or say to get him to get it all completed.
Well then he got himself into some real trouble and some other folks flat out told him he had to go back to school and complete his high school education or else. That did the trick and this coming Friday he will "walk the stage" as he calls it and get his diploma. I am very proud of him for getting this done.
Better yet he has a strong desire to take college level courses at Austin Community College (ACC). He applied for student financial aid and was sort of bummed out when they originally told him he would not get it in time to start the fall term. Turns out that is not the case and on the 24th of this month he starts taking three classes at ACC. All of this is GOOD STUFF!
His family has been waiting for him to start turning things around in his life. I thought it was going to take a bit longer, but I have always known that it would happen. Why? Because I know where he comes from. He is smart and caring, but easily lets himself get side tracked with friends. I think his friends are realizing they too have to start doing some things differently. Only time will tell how this will all play out.
In the meantime, I am going to be there for him to encourage his continuing education. I'm not even sure if a college education does anything for you anymore or not, but it certainly can't hurt you. One thing is for sure, it will open up his horizons a bit and he will be exposed to other people and make new friends...it's what really matters!
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