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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. My kid is like a tag along, slow at grasping things, has 2 friends who ditch DC when they find someone else to hang out with. DC is not very outspoken or bright and charming which is what has me worried more than the being average at studies.[/quote]

Maybe you should start trying to hone in on their strengths and interests, rather than seeing them in such a negative light. Even if they’ve drifted a bit as a teen, you must have some idea what their intrinsic characteristics are.

Are they artistic, crafty, good with their hands? Are they compassionate, soft-hearted, or nurturing? What do they gravitate toward? Do they like animals? Nature? Technology? Are they quietly observant? There must be something they can eventually build on, with your encouragement.

Most people aren’t going to set the world on fire, but they usually find some way to get by. Unless they’re heavily resistant or extremely apathetic, college of any type is usually a pretty good way for them to start finding their footing.

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OP. Yes, DC is very kind, soft hearted, nurturing, is quite good at drawing - DC is nor very observant though and always forgetting something. I have tried encouraging DC with the art but DC does not want to focus on that. Its just that there is no focus. But DC is happy to cruise along.

I hope DC can find their footing in college - I would be interested in knowing what kind of careers a slow learner and quiet not outspoken person can be good at. Something that will help them live off comfortably and not paycheck to paycheck.

I'm worried because both my husband and me are not in the best of health and I want to make sure DC is equipped to take care of themself. DC is very insecure and gives up very easily.

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