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[quote=Anonymous]I totally get where you are coming from, OP, even w/o a phd. I am in a similar situation with my DS. I would think it is at least partially hormonal, which is very clear in his case. There are also societal factors at play. When our kids see the impact of AI and how that may affect their future, it can be pretty discouraging to even think about drive.

I also have to admit the path to get there, college, can also be just daunting as well. There are droves of exceptional students being rejected from top tier (even mid tier in some cases) schools. If I were a kid looking at these results, I would wonder what the hell is the point of hustling like this? And as a parent, it is getting increasingly harder to sell this dream.

My strategy right now is to be really repetitive and purposefully naggy about internships/research opportunities and the feasibility of getting into schools he has expressed interest in. Also, anything he shows a slither of fascination about, I will try to find a way he can explore and apply it.

Whatever you decide with your DD, I would take the subtle approach, gently nurturing something you know she likes (a side effect of which could migrate her away from the friend group she is currently in). Don’t push, it could be a rebellious phase that she will outgrow.[/quote]

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