for those with very able but wildly underachieving DC

[willthecreamcometothetop]

i despaired of my able DS ever achieving his full potential. He underacieved in GCSE's and A levels. although on paper without any knowledge of his potential his grades were certainly more than respectable but they should have been stellar with his high IQ and acagemic ability. whilst doing GCSEs and A levels he questioned continuallytheir value time and time again and refused to really work. no amount of bribery or cajoling worked. DS now at uni and has found his groove, he is hitting those 1st's and working to potential. i guess what i am saying to all those frustraed parents who think 'why are you wasting all that talent' the cream does eventually come to the top!

PS - loved your story though - inspirational and I hope it can give us a positive way forward.

PS - loved your story though - inspirational and I hope it can give us a positive way forward.

worry I'm sorry to hear that your DS had a tough time growing up. One thing that you can be sure is that he has developed resilence and it takes some confidence/determination or just bloodymindedness to go against the advice of both his parent and school. once your DS finds his passion you will see that he will use both these characteristics in spadefuls.