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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think that your son--who is almost an adult and who has to date successfully managed his school and sports responsibilities--has earned the right to make this decision himself.[/quote]

When he saves up the money to pay for college, then he can be 100% autonomous.[/quote]

Wait a minute. We are not talking about life-altering circumstances here. It's not like OP's DS wants to play a sport but OP doesn't think he should because he is barely passing his classes and he needs to focus on his grades and tests so he can get into [i]any[/i] college. This is a kid who is doing very well in school already. You don't think that kid--who is almost an adult-- deserves some say in how he spends his time? Apparently you believe there is no difference between an 18 year old and an 8 year old, and that they should be treated the same? Sorry, that's just bullshit.

Further, one should reserve draconian consequences/punishments--such as refusing to pay for college if a child doesn't do what you want--for serious problems. OP's DS wants to play a sport, not shoot heroin. FFS.[/quote]

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