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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My son's time is better spent fast tracking his way through high school. He is on track to finish a year early. So, he will enter university and the job force one year early.

So, yeah his time is better spent on school instead of making minimum wage.[/quote]

I work at a university in and believe me, I see plenty of these kids.  They don't cope well when they realize they are 20 years old and have to go out into the real world as adults and have no clue how to function outside the classroom.  You think its good now but in 5 years you will see it differently.  [/quote]

As a PP said, no employer is going to pay you to be smart.  Or to study hard.

Grit, professionalism under tough circumstances, client service, organization, deference to authority, making judgment calls on the fly, understanding how long it takes to earn enough money for a movie ticket, being on time and ready to work, organizing your life around your work schedule.  These are all important and relevant skills and experiences.[/quote]

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