Well, our oldest is almost done with his first year at college. Probably didn't do a very good job of it. His ADD makes learning new systems challenging. He is also struggling with keeping his spending in line (he likes gadgets and going out to eat!). Anyway, he really didn't save any funds up and is now indicating that he will be moving home for the summer. That isn't necessarily a problem. The problem is that his job at the food service on campus is only open during the school year and so he needs employment for the summer. We have been prodding him to get some applications out for a summer job but he doesn't seem motivated for that. Then he informed us that he is planning on just doing "odd jobs" this summer! PROBLEM there!!! We think that is code word for just being lazy most of the summer while we pay the bills. Needless to say....I am pretty ticked-off about that!
So, husband and I are going to sit down with him and let him know that if he doesn't have a 20+ hour a week regular job (or combination of regular "odd jobs") then he will need to sign up for some summer classes at the college. AND possibly go on a summer mission's trip of some sort.
I think that our son is in for some painful life lessons pretty soon. This makes me sad but I am definitely praying for him! Praying that he learns his lessons quickly and without too much pain. It is hard to watch your child learn to fly!
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