Lack of maturity?

katliamom
Mon, 27 Jan 2020 17:39:32 +0000

OP, you’ve just described the majority of teenagers, especially guys. If by the beginning of his senior year you still feel he’s too immature for college, you could float the idea of a gap year. Lots of kids need extra time to grow into themselves, and one year won’t set him back much academically, but could really give him a boost psychologically. To put your mind at ease you could look into gap year options/ideas. But as others have said, your son seems to be doing fine academically. The sleeping and sloppiness is pure teenage behavior. I wouldn’t worry too much about it at this point. Honest, so many kids go through these phases and come out as functional and successful adults. Your son will likely as well.