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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kid (gender neutral to prevent doxxing) is a rising junior at a top Ivy. That’s the only good part—they basically peaked in high school. In a useless humanities major at their school with a low GPA. Got rejected from all 50 internships they applied to this summer, so they’re currently working as a camp counselor. I’m distraught. We’re middle class and[b] my kid gets a ton of aid from their school, so we can’t afford to have them major in something useless[/b] while not working in important, resume-building internships. But they don’t listen. So frustrating. Can anyone else relate? It’s just so frustrating seeing them sabotage every single chance they get. [/quote]

This sounds inconsistent. Tons of aid and you can’t afford to be embarrassed basically.  Is that what you really mean, OP?  Try to be proud of your adult child for making it this far.  Everyone in college doesn’t make straight As like in high school.  They are obviously in good academic standing or they would not still be there.  Due to the ongoing pandemic, many companies may not be at full capacity with internships.  Camp counselors are in demand this summer because there’s a shortage due to the pandemic.  It sounds like you are the saboteur, OP,  Your kid likely senses your disappointment.[/quote]

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