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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DS is a junior in HS taking a tough load this year.  He is saying he doesn’t want to go to college, it’s not worth it, etc. Says he can make $ trading stocks, going into a trade, or some other way.  I fear this is a combo on burnout and TikTok influence. I would be fine with him going into a trade but he has never shown the slightest interest in any of them.  Daytrading doesn’t seem like a sustainable strategy.  Thoughts? Similar experiences? Clearly, a summer job is in order so he gets what it is to work.[/quote]

There's still time for him to change his mind. Mine had no interest in college and exerted his efforts figuring out an alternative just to avoid it. Was thinking of enlisting in the military. We told him he can enlist if he wants, but do 2 years community college first. He agreed. After one year, he transferred to a 4-year university because he wants to enter the military at higher officer pay instead of enlisted pay.

You say your son is taking a tough load this year. This may be the impetus for his current thoughts about college. He just may be feeling overwhelmed or exhausted. I'd suggest focusing him on two things:

1. College load can feel less than a tough high school load - schedules aren't 8 - 3 five days a week; probably a lot more reading, though mostly fewer but "bigger" graded assignments; doesn't have to take 20 credit hours every semester; etc.

2. Having a college degree will help if he needs a plan B or ultimately decides he doesn't enjoy day-trading. it isn't all about money.

If he can get a decent, career-oriented job out of high school, then nothing wrong with him giving it a go. After a year or two, he'll either love it and thrive; or he'll decide he wants to go to college to figure something else out. It isn't hte end of the world if a kid doesn't immediately go to college. We all have our own journeys.[/quote]

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