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[quote=Anonymous]She's doing better than the black sheep I know.

For example, my uncle's 80-ish, dropped out of an Ivy.  Ivy parents and only other sibling who went to the same Ivy.  Outwardly nothing's wrong with him.  He just seems charming and lazy.  (It's possible he had an undiagnosed ND issue.)

In his late 60s he had to go to work at a nursing home because he didn't have enough paid-on-the books quarters to be eligible for Social Security.  I think I achieved that milestone in my 20s.  He alternated living with parents and freeloading off wealthy friends until he received his inheritance.  The inheritance lasted for about 20 years.  Then he had to rely on government benefit payments.

Earning a salary and having a decent partner is enough to build a life around.  I would suggest helping with career counseling and somewhat lowering your expectations.

If your child decides to become a parent, there's a chance that could help.  Because caring for others can be a source of fulfillment beyond traditional measures of success.[/quote]

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