<p>" we are not amongst those who want their kid to be a doctor or lawyer." - ditto. </p>
<p>OP - It’s a big problem when bright/uninterested kids get D or F or Withdraw from the class. Or reach crisis mode and Withdraw from all classes. You’ll find tales of woe all over CC, and this site tends to draw families of bright kids. Good luck to you and your son - I think he’ll do fine.</p>