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[quote=Anonymous]Our 8th grade son is questioning why he has to learn certain subjects -- will never need them in life (such as physics, chemistry, foreign language... or advanced math classes in late high school, etc.).   Wants to go to school only for "useful" things he will actually use in his life/job.  We've explained endlessly the importance of all his classes.   This isn't a passing conversation, but a constant source of stress in our home.  Him begging us not to have to go to school -- hates it, hates school work.  Emotional break downs.  Anything outside of the box we should be thinking about? With two parents with masters degrees, all we know is the traditional high school/college path.... but are there different kinds of high schools we should consider?  Schools in which kids specialize earlier in certain careers?  We are in Arlington, but open to the DC metro area or virtual.  He does like coding and investing and perhaps other careers. It seems awfully young to zone in on a path.  And even still, I imagine he'd still have to take most of the traditional high school required classes.  Or has anyone else dealt with this and have any other suggestions? Their child pushing back on needing/wanting to do certain subjects, saying they were "useless?" He's smart, but dysgraphic/ADHD disorganized, so that may be playing a role. School feels hard to him.  He begs us to help him and relieve him from having to go to school all together, which of course we can't do. We're tying to help in so many ways, but still falling short. The stress and tears continue.  He otherwise is a really good kid.  Thanks in advance for any thoughts.  [/quote]

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