Would you let your child remain away at university if they were only earning a 2.0-2.5 gpa?

[Anonymous]

Assuming they are healthy, no LD, and no trauma (ex. sexual assault, psychological episode).

Is it still true Cs gets degrees (and decent careers), or have times changed with global economy, STEM importance, and over 50% of young people now earning degrees? Or is college now too expensive to waste on a teen who is not taking it seriously?

Either way, please try to share your mindset.

[Anonymous]

As long as he is passing, sure. Some of the biggest slackers at my school went on to graduate school and make a great living today.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As long as he is passing, sure. Some of the biggest slackers at my school went on to graduate school and make a great living today.

Also, what is the alternative? Have him come back and live in your basement? Get real.

[Anonymous]

Didn't it work out well for Trump? And GW Bush?

I have a friend who was a C student in an Ivy MBA program and extremely successful.
I'd say it might depend on the major and what else the kid is doing and what the future goals are.

[Anonymous]

(shrug) If the college doesn't kick them out, it's fine. Nobody cares about your GPA after you graduate anyway.

I would be concerned about the effect on any grad school application though.

[Anonymous]

Yes.

[Anonymous]

George Bush Jr advice to C students. Let’s go to the tape:

https://youtu.be/FcSa_S8tlNc

[Anonymous]

I don't think I could stomach that unless they are in an insanely challenging program. First, I would talk to the kid and figure out why they are not doing better and, if possible, help them set up supports to turn it around. If the kid is just partying and not focusing on school, I think I would bring them back home and enroll them in a community college until they get the grades up. If they can improve, they can go back to preferred school (if the school allows). Or, they can stay if they figure out how to pay for it.

[Anonymous]

"Or is college now too expensive to waste on a teen who is not taking it seriously?"

A different version of this attitude has forced lots of students into STEM.

Since they aren't interested, they are getting 2 - 2.5 GPAs just waiting for their parents to bring them home.

It really has to be up to the student. If you can't afford for it to be up to your student, find a cheaper option before they get there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Didn't it work out well for Trump? And GW Bush?

I have a friend who was a C student in an Ivy MBA program and extremely successful.
I'd say it might depend on the major and what else the kid is doing and what the future goals are.

You really think two billionaire trust funders bribed into the Ivy League 50 years ago is applicable to this topic? Come on.

[Anonymous]

It depends on the child, their history and if this is a change. Also it depends on if this is the first semester of freshman year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As long as he is passing, sure. Some of the biggest slackers at my school went on to graduate school and make a great living today.

Also, what is the alternative? Have him come back and live in your basement? Get real.

They could enlist in the military. They could pursue skilled trades. Sign up for 12 months of AmeriCorps. Live at home, work, and commute to much cheaper local college. Prove themselves, then maybe go back to more expensive college. All sorts of other possibilities between away at expensive university and being a bum on the parents' couch.

[Anonymous]

Of COURSE!!! How is this even a question.

[Anonymous]

I would make them go to community college and get the grades up. Show me you are serious. I would also make them get a job to get some skin in the game.

[Anonymous]

Let them stay. Why put them in a worse situation? They need a degree. Those saying bring them home for cc are crazy. That won’t help your kid be successful. I’m definitely not going to be the stumbling block.