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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To the PP my son is not a psychopath.   If anything he feels too much.  He also demonstrated great empathy in his life. [/quote]

OP, is he interested in any trades? My BIL was a lot like this at this age. He did poorly in high school, his mom forced him to go to college and he dropped out twice and never graduated. In his mid-20s, he got his act together, put himself through trade school because his mom was "embarrassed" to have a child learn the trades, and is now doing great. Married, owns a home, a 401k, a baby daughter, and works full time in his chosen profession. His relationship with my MIL could be better- surprise! She's still embarrassed by his trade work, but his skill is valuable and impressive. I brag about him to everyone who thinks college is for everyone.

Trades can be a stepping stone to more education, or can lead to an entire career. Check your local community college if he is interested. Electricians are paid well and the work is interesting, but any trade program that appeals to him might help him with his depression. It will also give him a reason to stop the drugs. It's hard not to feel depressed when you don't have something to look forward to.[/quote]

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