My son refuses to do any revision for his exams. He might, if very lucky, be able to get 5 Cs, but it's unlikely. He is predicted a D for Maths as it is. He is capable of As, his teachers have said, but since his attendance has been so poor, and he refuses to do any revision, they think he would be lucky to get Cs. He won't discuss this. He won't discuss the future and the consequences of failing year 11. I know he won't repeat the year - he simply won't attend. So what are my options I wonder? He is not interested in doing an apprenticeship or another college course like a BTECH. I know I won't be able to force him to go. So not really sure where this leaves us. Legally he isn't allowed to just sit at home and do nothing - and this is the last thing I want, but I'm not sure anyone is going to come looking for him and checking that he is in some kind of employment or study. He is totally in denial of the fact that the future is round the corner. I think opting out this way is his way of 'coping' with the pressure. But the consequences are disastrous. I'm at a loss.
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