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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I don't have experience with this exact issue, but my HS sophomore son is a very strong willed child and really wants to do well in school. BUT he will melt down when there is a lot of studying and IMO is just not quite mature enough to manage his time effectively yet or to reach his academic goals for himself. I often step in, push and get very anxious about him tanking his grades etc. This creates more trouble, more stress and usually gives me the opposite result of what I want because at that point my kid is not only stressed and procrastinating but also angry.

In your shoes I agree about dropping the SAT prep. Most schools that aren't highly competitive are not asking for test scores. I would push a little and focus on finishing the school year strong. Maybe a bribe even, just to get him through. Then over the summer let him forge his own path. Let him know you trust him and even if it makes you crazy see what he does when left to his own devices. Talk to him about his ideal career and explain that college requires work if that's what he wants. My son does so much better when he feels trusted and in control. Can I trust him to not mess up? Nope. But his mind set and study ethic are ultimately better when the decisions are his own. [/quote]

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