A mother's lament

[KpbS]

Could not read your post and not reply. I totally get where you are coming from, even though our DSs are different, they have many similarities. Sending big hugs your way and glad you are in a better place today.

[Simon]

The respect you showed him for making his own choice will be a much longer-lasting lesson than anything he could learn in a math class. Good job, Momma!

ITA! I think you made the right choice, even if it is hard to sit with the decision not to push him since he is capable. I have kids with varying levels of drive or ambition, and I struggle with knowing when to push and when to step back.