Be enthusiastic about what you do. Ben will be gone 1-25 April for a full physical. Please quell any rumors, if you hear them, that he is ill. Yes he does well. He rarely forgets assignments and he does get up, ready for school, with my calling him two-three times.
High school is a dress rehearsal for college.
The better your son has handled all facets of this experience, the more prepared he will be for college. Point out to him that a successful college experience will depend on more than his terrific academic skills. He will be faced with dividing his time between classwork, extracurricular activities, social demands, and possibly a job. Talking to a college student now about the importance of time management skills could be more effective than anything you will say. The first step in improving your son s time management skills is to give him an alarm clock and the responsibility for getting himself up in the morning.