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[quote=Anonymous]Has your son ever needed a nurse? Does he know what the world would be without nurses? It is a very honorable profession, and one that requires a lot of empathy and caring about others. Intelligence and private schools do not convey those qualities automatically. He should need to do some volunteer work or shadow a healthcare professional in the work place.

It also reminds me of when I was teaching computers to GED teenagers and one boy started going off about what a waste of time school was and how he made more money than me - selling drugs, of course - he was unemployed in legitimate work and without a HS diploma. He was obviously feeling bad about himself and trying, somewhat successfully, to make me feel bad about my choices, after all, he was really making more money than me. But looking back, he was not happy and was just lashing out - he was a teenager after all - but, unfortunately did not have a supportive family who cared about him - I am not sure how his life turned out.

Your son does not sound happy and may be insecure. Letting him know that you are comfortable and secure with your choices - reaching the potential you wanted for yourself may go along way at making him feel OK about himself. [/quote]

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