<p>It is “okay” to skip those classes if he wants to major in psychology and/or sociology or any other field that doesn’t require higher math. It’s okay, actually, for a lot of reasons, including the fact that most people learn best when they’re not pressured. I agree that the selectivity of colleges in your son’s sights could factor in … Although even with that factored in, I’d say it still makes sense for him to take classes that appeal to him (not principally classes that he thinks or you think will impress an adcom). Better for the soul, for sure; probably better for ultimate academic success.</p>