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[quote=Anonymous]older child was of a different mindset - this is new to us; feeling dysfunctional

At beginning of school year, DS was in a good place with past rigorous course selection and good grades (some were hard for him to attain but he managed). He is now tanking in all but two classes and seems to not have a care. Rarely turns in work on time. Has to spend weekend digging out from under the deluge. Encouraging him to "own it" has backfired. Dropping ECs, has taken time mgmt class, secured a tutor.  He doesn't seem to care about college (thinks he will succeed with own biz). If this continues, what are choices?

-change courses to regular pace versions (unsure if it is too late) 
-try to get him into an independent, smaller HS...would any even accept him?
-therapy - what kind (doesn't seem depressed so much as clueless; obviously overwhelmed); don't think he has any LD but could test to rule out
-home school or online school (spouse and I are stretched work wise and already spending too much time of late trying to manage his schedule/work)
-drop out next semester to do some sort of work or experience and hope he matures

What do other parents do? If he gets a few Cs/Ds or fails, there probably isn't time in the summer to repeat them all.

Thx for any advice!

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