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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  Really enjoyed this thread!  To answer some Q's:

1) Construction is construction "lite," a real summer job, supervised by construction company owner;
2) Judicial internship a real thing, not just him (got into program for high school students);
3) Could play sport in college, but doesn't want to (DIII at best);
4) Coaching gig through town rec sports;
5) Not aiming/interested in HYPSM, because (obviously) not a grades perfectionist;
6) Summer Olympics volunteering common for sports kids where we live;
7) Passions are sports, teaching all types of kids how to do sports, history/legal history, and arguing (hence debate and MUN);
8) Wants to go to a good school but also have fun.

All advice good advice, even the negative stuff.  [/quote]

So you want some advice on how to turn the lies you made up for your son more believable?

What’s “lite” construction work? Spend your energy on helping him find extracurriculars he can do. Try to see what it takes to be an assistant coach in an organization like a sports camp counselor for the upcoming summer. Minors working and working with minors (coaching) come with significant liability issues and compliance with labor laws. Of course you completely overlook them when you’re just “doing” it on paper for your son’s college applications.

You miss the whole point of extracurriculars, and ultimately you’re setting him up for failure. High school extracurriculars are a great way to explore and finding his own passion, and you’re robbing him of that opportunity, while teaching him to be dishonest.[/quote]

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