Less than 3.0 GPA, is there a thread? Or hope?

NPRMom
Fri, 04 May 2012 20:49:02 +0000

I’m with GCMom. I think our children are worth a chance. If my S can get into a four year college, I’m going to send him. Finding the right school is key: a place where a student who is not overly driven can receive support and nurturing to thrive and develop into a curious, well rounded and educated individual.

On the other hand, I can also see that making it clear to the student that s/he must work hard in college to keep up his/her end of the deal is essential. If the grades continue to be mediocre or terrible, or if the student flunks out, we as parents have the right to withdraw the financial support for college.

I am gladly willing to incur debt for my over-achieving, first born D. I am also willing to do so for my less hard working S, if college works for him. If it does not, then he’ll find another path. But I’m more than willing to at least give him that chance.