<p>^^^</p>
<p>I completely agree. I think the OP needs to repair damage with his dad and come up with some kind of agreement.</p>
<p>From the OP’s past posts, it seems that he really messed up last year (maybe not only academically, but maybe also some other serious issues), and BOTH parents were very upset with him. It sounds like he’s repaired his relationship with his mom by doing well this year and turning over a new leaf. :applause:</p>
<p>However, he lives with his mom and only sees his dad a couple times a month. I think that is an underlying factor. It’s easier for a parent who lives with a child to change their way of thinking. It’s harder for a parent who rarely sees a child to have a “new image” and believe that the child is now doing the right things.</p>
<p>I think the student needs to be proactive about scheduling more time with dad. Let dad see the “new and improved kid” up close and personal. During those times, the student can highlight academic achievements in a natural way and the dad can see that his child is on the right track and deserving of a second chance. If the child can spend more time with dad…spending weekends and such…and behave very responsibly…chores/clean-up/being helpful, etc…the dad will reform his image of his son.</p>
<p>Perhaps while spending time with his dad, they can discuss possible career paths for this child. This could give the dad something to “buy into” with his money.</p>
<p>The dad is a physician, so one can almost assume that academics are super important to him.</p>