<p>The quiet plague. My son shut down Fall senior year in high school and though it sounds strange but I am thilled it happened while at home. Six months later, he is doing great and better because of it. </p>
<p>Through the episode i also learned how common it is for kids to spin out. In general The colleges expect 30%-40% to have issues of some sort.</p>
<p>We are in the midst of picking colleges and this question looms large. </p>
<p>I suggest visiting colleges at other times than during admitted day events. Get a sense of the real place … Not just while on good bevavior. </p>
<p>What are the graduation rates? Scour the web for student reviews (take with a grain of salt).</p>
<p>Whereve DS goes, I will literally walk him through the process of getting help, asking for help, knowing the signs etc etc … Open the can of worms.</p>
<p>How can we get our kids to advocate for themselves and others</p>