I have a son in a similar situation as you. Ds1 struggles with confidence and depression. Like ett, we worked with DS1 up til the last minute to make sure this happened for Ds1. I really think you need to help him with this if it’s something he wants. This is important. I think your Dh is wrong.
At this point, you don’t have much time left. I’d start pushing ds to get things done by asking questions. “Have you sent out the email reminding volunteers show up at 2pm? If not, do it now. Right now.” “HAve you asked for letters of recommendation? Tell me who you plan to ask. Ok, let’s compose an email right now requesting those. Do you know where the letters need to be sent? You will want to explain that in your email to your recommenders. Make sure to ask them to let you know when it’s done.”
Sit next to him, follow him around until it done. If I were you, I’d put everything else to the side and make sure each component of this is being considered. Do you have an assistant Scout Master or another troop parent with experience who can come over and walk through the paperwork with you and DS? Two weeks is not much time. I’d be looking over your ds’s shoulder to push him on every detail.
Ultimately, he won’t remember that you pushed and oversaw this. Those details will fade into the background. I’m keeping your ds in my prayers.
Last edited by gatorsmom; 01-22-2022 at 10:34 AM.
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