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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]I am going to sound like a complete ass[/b], but maybe DD needs to know this: barring special needs it really is not very hard to get into an average state school in this country. It is on her. She can turn it on if she wants too. On the nicer side, think of all the money saved by going the CC path. In the end ot doesnt't matter, but if she does want to feel prestige or whatever it is on her. [/quote]

You are correct. Your post isn't helpful.[/quote]

It could be helpful. OP: you say you child had a difficult time in HS. Part of determining the correct response depends on why. If she has special needs, LD, mental health struggles(anxiety, depression), difficult personal circumstances, like a death in the family, etc. and gave HS a good shot, then you emphasize how proud you are of her for the progress she has made, that a year of community college will put her in a good position to go to a good 4 year college (VA colleges have a guaranteed admissions program out of CC)  and that she could very well end up with a much more "successful" life than Ms queen bee. Tortoise and the Hare. I know kids in my HS class who started out in CC and ended up as doctors, lawyers and PhDs, and kids who have gone to 4 year schools and are real estate agents.  If she didn't get into a 4 year school because she was partying, smoking pot and cutting classes, then this is the consequence, and yeah, PP is right. It's time she understands that actions have consequences. Only you know which situation you are facing. [/quote]

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