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Post by starcrossed on Feb 13, 2007 1:13:52 GMT -5
I think that you are being a supportive mom, but Jet a part of parenting is making sure that our children have a stable future. I think that it is wonderful that he loves his sport so much. Yet, he needs his education. God Forbid that anything happen and that he couldn't do motorcross anymore? He should have a education to fall back on. Have you checked other professionals in the sport? Do they have an education too? I believe that school is important and that he should not quit.
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Post by starcrossed on Feb 13, 2007 1:18:04 GMT -5
Jet, what does your hubby think?
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Post by jet on Feb 13, 2007 1:18:56 GMT -5
Thats exactly what I say Star...Ricky Charmicael, Chad Reed, Bubba Stewart, Jeremy McGrath...they all finished high school and they are all his hero's yet there are just as many who are out there racing professionally who didn't finish school and are doing very well for themselves.
He turns senior next year and enters the pro-circuit...he so focused on the career he has blinders on..and so does his dad.
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Post by cjspas on Feb 13, 2007 1:20:17 GMT -5
Wow Jet that's a tough decision. I do think that when children show a talent and a total desire to follow that--we are better to help them follow their passion as long as they meet other standards we set for them. Like working with a tutor or working at home and promising to pass the required tests for high school etc. As long as he sees that getting a basic education is a requirement for you of doing his "job" I think you are actually making a really bold move and helping him follow his passion. What a blessing to have a parent that sees him for who he is. Just my opinion but I hope it helps.
CJ
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Post by starcrossed on Feb 13, 2007 1:25:05 GMT -5
I agree with CJ. Hello CJ!...Maybe you can find a half way point? Maybe home school or tutors. Fame is great, but he still needs to have an education. In any field, he will still need a strong foundation to build on.
Look at Marty...Rock Star...but he went to College and has his degree.
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Post by starcrossed on Feb 13, 2007 1:26:01 GMT -5
Why is hubby not understanding that his son needs an education?
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Post by cjspas on Feb 13, 2007 1:27:18 GMT -5
HI Star--
I think of all the pro sports guys who think they are going to make it big and they got pushed along without getting the education. And then they get injured and have little to fall back on. There's got to be a middle ground.
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Post by jet on Feb 13, 2007 1:28:52 GMT -5
Thanks CJ...it does help...thanks so so much.
Star...his dad is as focused and dedicated as Mitch.
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Post by FlyIntoOblivion on Feb 13, 2007 1:30:23 GMT -5
Thats exactly what I say Star...Ricky Charmicael, Chad Reed, Bubba Stewart, Jeremy McGrath...they all finished high school and they are all his hero's yet there are just as many who are out there racing professionally who didn't finish school and are doing very well for themselves. He turns senior next year and enters the pro-circuit...he so focused on the career he has blinders on..and so does his dad. Here's my opinion: I just realized a couple months ago that what I really, truly want to do doesn't have a major at any university, but I'm staying in school so I have my second passion, politics, to fall back on. Things don't always turn out like we'd like-if they did, I would be happily involved with a dear friend of mine, working toward a degree in psychology, but I'm not. Basically, its good to have a fall back position. |
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Post by FlyIntoOblivion on Feb 13, 2007 1:30:54 GMT -5
Oh, and Hi everyone!
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Post by jet on Feb 13, 2007 1:31:02 GMT -5
Star...his dad truely beleives you learn from life and not from books.
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Post by cjspas on Feb 13, 2007 1:31:53 GMT -5
That's why Moms are important. Men get focused on one thing and it is hard to think of all the possible ramifications. They are hunting--they only think of hunting. LOL!
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Post by starcrossed on Feb 13, 2007 1:32:24 GMT -5
That is true...even when you look at professionals that don't get injured, they use what education they have to advance after the career is over. Broadcasting is a major field that football, basketball, tennis...you name it ex pro stars still work in after they can not play anymore.
Mentally, I think that it is a security blanket for on in such a competive field to know that they have a life to fall back on, should things not go according to plan.
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Post by iwo on Feb 13, 2007 1:32:51 GMT -5
While it is important to support our children in their dreams, I feel it is even more important to help them develop as sophisticated human beings. Even if he were to be a successful racer, it would not necessarily make him a deeper person. Possibly the question shouldn't merely be "should I make my son continue school?"...but rather "what can I do so my son will get the most out of school?".
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Post by jet on Feb 13, 2007 1:33:16 GMT -5
Thanks Fly...thats my stance too. I let my high school education fall by the wayside and that has been the only regret of my life. I am forty in a few weeks and am in my 4th year at university doing what I should have done all those years ago
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Post by cjspas on Feb 13, 2007 1:33:31 GMT -5
Hi Fly--
Now I'm curious what do you want to do?
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Post by FlyIntoOblivion on Feb 13, 2007 1:35:42 GMT -5
Hi Fly-- Now I'm curious what do you want to do? I want to work in band management. Kelley and I had a talk in January about some things, and I really, really want to analyze those kinds of things for a living. And the music industry isn't all that different than politics, if you think about it. |
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Post by starcrossed on Feb 13, 2007 1:36:27 GMT -5
Star...his dad truely beleives you learn from life and not from books. Yeah...And as a girl that has fallen on her pretty little a** in life so many times...Life doesn't always teach you what you need to know to make a living.  Education is so important. I have street smarts...but my education is priceless. I just don't want your son to regret anything. 15 may seem old enough to him, but he still has so much life ahead of him. What about just being a kid? |
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Post by jet on Feb 13, 2007 1:36:55 GMT -5
While it is important to support our children in their dreams, I feel it is even more important to help them develop as sophisticated human beings. Even if he were to be a successful racer, it would not necessarily make him a deeper person. Possibly the question shouldn't merely be "should I make my son continue school?"...but rather "what can I do so my son will get the most out of school?". I am with you there Iwo...and for the past few years that strategy has worked. He is not focused on school at all...and he has to have at least 12 days off per month now his race calander has become so full |
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Post by cjspas on Feb 13, 2007 1:37:07 GMT -5
Hi Fly-- Now I'm curious what do you want to do? I want to work in band management. Kelley and I had a talk in January about some things, and I really, really want to analyze those kinds of things for a living. And the music industry isn't all that different than politics, if you think about it. It's all politics I think! ;D |
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