A common mistake made by many parents, year after year, by the thousands:
“I need to wait until I see a greater commitment from my son. Right now he has too many distractions.”
Of course they have distractions; that is the life of a mid-age teenager. They are busy in school, with all types of activities, interests, and peer pressures. But that should not deter the college search.
The question is- what do you, the parents, want out of college for your son or daughter? If it includes an opportunity to play college sports, then you cannot wait until your child shows you the maturity for such.
College is a life’s opportunity that you are very aware of. For most families absorbed in the daily tasks of life, it is challenging to have to look years in advance. Do not expect your son or daughter to be thinking that far ahead all the time. But you need to. You are the adult. You are the facilitator. You have the vested interest.
Although I understand that you want to see maturity from your son or daughter before you commit your time and resources to the college cause, waiting for this can only waste valuable time and will generally lead to disappointing results.
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