<p>It sounds like the decision about leaving the school will need to wait.</p>
<p>Right now, he probably needs your intervention and support on campus, to rescue the situation. I think you should contact a dean or advisor, with your son’s permission, and introduce the situation. Then your son can meet with them about taking incompletes, or whatever way he can finish. If that is truly impossible, the school would probably wipe the semester clean. Is there a professional who can see him and attest to the fact that he is having a legitimate problem?</p>
<p>This summer,the heartache from the breakup may clear up some but it would probably help to get at the real source of this reaction.</p>
<p>I think the stress at the end of a semester could also be a factor. One of my kids called today and said that instead of going back to school in the fall, she may travel and work with a friend.She has three papers and several performances, all within just a few days, and I know she is stressed. Honestly for now, I paid no attention at all to her plans. I realize that it may be a problem, but am not going to worry about it until I clearly have to.</p>
<p>I wonder if your son has ADHD, anxiety or depression in general, and the breakup just tipped the balance. Loneliness is hard to deal with too. Is there a school he could transfer to that is closer to home? I don’t think that cc’s are a good answer for everyone.</p>
<p>I also wonder if he is thinking of being closer to home because of the girl…</p>