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[quote=Anonymous]I have learned with my own kid that i have to drop the expectation that he'll say "hey, I need help, I'm sinking here." It hasn't happened yet. FWIW asking for help seems very, very difficult for him. But I can read in his behavior when he does need help, and then provide it, and though college is messy he is managing and learning.

I also have tried very hard to learn to not take the anger personally. It's annoying and rude, but it's just a stress response or repetitive behavior from kids like this. It doesn't really have anything to do with anything.

There is also a huge benefit to some separation between you and him to reset your dynamic. It gives everyone some freedom from the same old power struggles.

I would try to find an affordable college and give it a try. It may not work, or it may sort of work. The money you are paying isn't just for college, it is for some time and space to let both of you have your own lives for a while. It's a lot cheaper than therapeutic boarding scohol, tbh.[/quote]

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