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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I will second the suggestion to look into JROTC (CAP or Sea Cadets as outside alternatives) for both service/leadership and "military" style ECs. It's my understanding Service Academies also look very favorably on Varsity sport participation so if your DC can keep it up, that is in their favor.

Good luck! (And remember, once they can start to drive themselves to activities -- it's a game changer!) Swim parents have my mega-respect for their likewise early morning dedication.[/quote]

OP here. I am SO excited for the drivers license! Not a morning person.

He's been wanting to look into CAP (not JROTC here), so we'll see if we can fit that in.[/quote]
No doubt. I'm already dreading the short window we'll have between when DC1 is off to college and DC2 won't quite have a DL and I'm back to being a Moober (Mom-Uber!).  Teen driving is the epitome of a dual-edged sword: you [i]so[/i] want them to do it, to be independent but inherently know the risks and even when they're certainly not all of their own doing. Just try to be patient and put them in the car, behind the wheel, every chance you get while they have their learner's. Also, don't forget to model good driving behavior yourself; they learn best and most [i]from you[/i]. If you are a courteous, conscientious driver, they more than likely will be too.

As for CAP, DC1's best friend is about to graduate and did CAP all of their HS years. I suppose it didn't hurt to have a parent who is a former naval aviator and a current commercial pilot but that's the caliber of families involved in that program (at least here in our area).

Again, sounds like your DC is diligent and dedicated. Definitely a winner! Fly, baby, fly![/quote]

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