Dutchy wrote:
One thing Ive learnt about watching my (and mates) teenagers growing up and going thru school is that they all find their way in life and school results are not the be all and end all that many parents feel they are. Real life experience and work is so much more valuable in growing their character and building relationships/social skills IMO.
Absolutely, seeing the kids I coached at footy and cricket that are now approaching 30 is quite rewarding, they weren't the most academically minded but they have found their niche in life and have kids and mortgages, I love seeing their progress.
Even though I sometimes have to get up at 4 to take my son to work which is half an hour in the opposite direction to where I work it's pleasing to know he isn't just attending school for the social aspect or sitting on his arse playing the xbox.