> Complete disaster for his future and really a shot to his otherwise happy and optimistic life
I'm sorry but this is a bit over dramatic, no?
Your son still got into college. Just didn't get into the specific school he wanted.
I didn't get into the college I wanted either. I'm doing just fine.
Some of the best coworkers I've ever had went to a community college and transferred after a year or two.
I get it, it's okay to be bummed. But you're acting like his life is already over. Set a good example and instill the value that you can overcome barriers and failures in life, it's going to be okay.
I'm sorry but this is a bit over dramatic, no?
Your son still got into college. Just didn't get into the specific school he wanted.
I didn't get into the college I wanted either. I'm doing just fine.
Some of the best coworkers I've ever had went to a community college and transferred after a year or two.
I get it, it's okay to be bummed. But you're acting like his life is already over. Set a good example and instill the value that you can overcome barriers and failures in life, it's going to be okay.