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<blockquote data-quote="Tanya M" data-source="post: 703555" data-attributes="member: 18516"><p>That's a tough spot to be in. Of course we all know that our children could do more but ultimately it's not our choice, it's theirs. The fact that your son has 2 jobs is awesome. I would be thrilled if that were my son. </p><p></p><p>Perhaps you can share with your wife that while you agree that your son could do more you need to be supportive of the efforts and progress he made. If he feels that you are proud of him that may motivate him to want to do more. </p><p></p><p>Telling him that he can and should do more instead of praising him for what he is doing will only send a message that he's a failure. </p><p></p><p>I agree with Kalahou that you may need to go by yourself to see your son. At the very least, you can send him a card or letter telling him how you feel.</p><p></p><p>Let us know how things go. Wishing you all the best.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tanya M, post: 703555, member: 18516"] That's a tough spot to be in. Of course we all know that our children could do more but ultimately it's not our choice, it's theirs. The fact that your son has 2 jobs is awesome. I would be thrilled if that were my son. Perhaps you can share with your wife that while you agree that your son could do more you need to be supportive of the efforts and progress he made. If he feels that you are proud of him that may motivate him to want to do more. Telling him that he can and should do more instead of praising him for what he is doing will only send a message that he's a failure. I agree with Kalahou that you may need to go by yourself to see your son. At the very least, you can send him a card or letter telling him how you feel. Let us know how things go. Wishing you all the best. [/QUOTE]
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