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Almost 17-year old struggles with handling his school work in a timely manner
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My son, who will be 17 in a little more than a week, is taking dual enrollment classes at a local college. The classes really aren’t that hard, but it is a moderate amount of work. The problem is that he procrastinates and then has to rush through to get it done. He’s of an age that I am working not to nag him and micromanage. I encourage him to not wait, etc. Of course, he ignores me and ends up turning schoolwork in late at times.
I am working to not get on his case about school and let him handle it. When he is rushed to get a lot done, he gets angry and frustrated. I understand failure is part of learning and I am tempted to just let him bomb in school and let him face all consequences of his procrastination. He really is brilliant but doesn’t like school and is very lazy. I have tried to work with him with a schedule, but he doesn’t want me to interfere.
Thoughts? Suggestions? I realize if he doesn’t do well with his dual enrollment classes, it will affect his overall GPA and his college transcript. In order to do what he wants for a living, he will need a college degree.
Thanks!
That’s a tough situation. I have a 17 year old as well, and she certainly gets overwhelmed with the demands of school, church stuff, and extra-curriculars from time to time. Sometimes we as parents just need to step in and help them figure out how to get the important things done.
I would have a serious talk with your son about the importance of getting his work done in a timely manner. He IS old enough to take care of it himself, but if he is not going to, he is still a child and as such you can still step in when needed.
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