"I need help encouraging my son to pursue his education. He has started a bachelor's program at least twice now and has taken a variety of classes, but he has never completed a program. For some time, I let go of my own desires for him and tried to make peace with the idea that maybe school just isn't for him, but the way the job market is looking these days, it's less about my personal wishes and feels a lot more like a necessity."
"Your son has to live his life. You cannot do it for him, no matter how difficult it may be to cheer from the sidelines. Yes, for many types of employment, a bachelor's degree is a bottom-line requirement, but there are plenty of jobs that do not have that rule. What you can talk to your son about is what he wants for his life. Suggest that he assess how much it will cost to enjoy what he wants."
A parent seeks ways to encourage an adult son to complete a bachelor's degree after multiple attempts and unfinished programs. The son feels stuck in entry- or junior-level positions despite growing experience, and many employers list a bachelor's degree as a requirement or preference. The advice stresses that the son must choose his own path and cannot be forced. The parent can help by discussing desired lifestyle goals, calculating the income needed to support those goals, and using that data to determine whether returning to school is a worthwhile step. Some jobs, however, do not require a degree.
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