My son is almost 19 and just got laid off from his 'full time' landscape job. He has been working 2 jobs since he graduated HS at the end of May. As of his birthday on 10/11 he has to have health insurance or be sanctioned by the state of Mass. We can only carry him on ours until his 19th birthday. He has already gone and taken the ASVAB and scored pretty high and has passed the MEPS conditions. He got laid off a weekago Monday.. and he is a procrastinator.. a great kid, but with no real drive. He works for his money and wants nice things.. but is not exactly college material at this stage of his life. He is a brilliant kid with no/low self confidence(he never believes the things I tell him about his intellect and ability). So lastnight.. we come home and he has purchased another vehicle on top of his F150, his 78 Bronco, and he is borrowing my sister's car, and now we have this 87 Cougar in the drive. I can't park my truck GRRRR. Well my husband was pretty frustrated, and we all had a come to Jesus meeting. My husband told Christopher, we have been patient, we love you, but you are going to call the recruiter back tomorrow and make an appt to sign a contract. He is afraid of leaving home, this I know. But he could/would likely be stationed in the next town over from us, given that New England is the least desirable location (go figure) for most recruits. The recruiter even told him when he went for his ASVAB that there was a position in Chatham and he could sign up for it. He can have basically any 'profession' that he choses given his score on the ASVAB. HOW DO I CONVINCE HIM THIS IS THE BEST THING FOR HIM??? Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Desperate Mom who wants a great life for her boy
Thanks in advance!
Desperate Mom who wants a great life for her boy