Mother Resolute In Ending Financial Support For Son's College Education Due To His Frivolous Attitude And Lack Of Learning From Mistakes

"He is using school as a party place, doesn’t go to class or turn things in. It is stupidity. I am so frustrated."

Damjan

• Published in Interesting
• May 20, 2024

College is often portrayed as a time of exploration, growth, and new experiences. However, for some students, the allure of social activities can overshadow the importance of academic responsibilities.

Such is the case for one young man, whose neglect of his studies has led to a stark confrontation with his family. OP's son is using the school as a party place, skipping classes, and neglecting assignments. It's sheer foolishness.

OP is feeling utterly frustrated. At 18, her son ventured into college during the spring semester, an opportunity to explore new horizons.

However, the problem arises as he fails nearly every class except one. Despite being placed on probation by the school, he claimed to have lost track of time.

His mother insisted he must get off probation, achieve at least C grades this semester, and avoid any further issues, or she won't finance his education anymore. Last night, she received a call to pick him up from the station after he was busted for attending a party.

Upon checking his grades, she discovered he was failing everything once again. Determined, she informed him that she'd had enough.

She'll cover the expenses to finish this semester, but she won't fund his college education any longer. Their conversation escalated into an argument, during which she expressed doubts about his suitability for college due to his inability to learn from his mistakes.

In response, he called her names, and now her ex is getting involved. She retorted that if he cares so much, he can foot the bill himself.

OP's son treats school like a party spot, skipping classes and assignments and it's frustrating for OP since the son started college last year.

He had an opportunity to start afresh, but his academic struggles led to probation.

OP received a call to pick him up from the station due to a party incident, upon checking, OP found out he was failing all his classes again, so OP made it clear: she'll support him to finish this semester, but she won't fund his college education anymore.

The argument led to OP questioning his intelligence for college due to his inability to learn from mistakes and now OP's ex is involved.

It wasn't okay to criticize his intelligence, he might not be ready for the independence of college yet.

While calling him "not smart enough" might have been harsh, it's clear he's not utilizing his potential.

It's understandable to be upset, OP generously funded his education, a rare opportunity for many nowadays, and he squandered it.

He might be smart but not academically inclined or not putting in the effort, OP's reaction, though slightly selfish, could be due to the stress of the situation.

Having tuition paid for is a privilege and her son squandered this privilege with careless behavior.

It's reasonable to expect effort and gratitude from someone receiving financial support, especially if it's for education.

OP is not wrong for refusing to pay any more, but calling him "not smart enough" might be a bit harsh.

Community college could be a more affordable option for OP's son and living at home might help her keep an eye on his behavior.

OP's son is acting foolish and needs to smarten up.

OP is not wrong.

While it may have been harsh to criticize his intelligence, it's evident that he is not fully embracing the opportunities afforded to him in college. His failure to prioritize his studies and heed his mother's warnings has resulted in a squandering of the privilege of education, generously funded by his parents. It's understandable for his mother to feel frustrated and stressed by the situation, her decision to cease financial support is warranted.

Damjan