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[quote=Anonymous]I would think this is very child specific. DS is not a kid who seemed particularly "ready" to be thinking about college when it came time. He does fine in school, but has no area of passion, more like one or two areas he doesn't loathe, and no particular thing he would want to accomplish during a gap year. He is a very social guy, and the thought of him taking a year to work at a random job while all his friends moved on was unappealing to all of us. So, he applied, and has some good choices. Our assumption is that he'll figure things out along the way. If he doesn't, he'll take some time off then.

But there are other kids who I am sure would thrive with a year off. If your daughter has thought it all through and is comfortable with it, I wouldn't worry. It's ok if she's a little lonely. Learning how to be by yourself and comfortable with your own company is a great skill, and she'll have the support of her family while she does it. Especially if she is a little burnt out or something, she may just need the break.[/quote]

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