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prototype class graduating March 20,2011
Hi everyone,
My son was home over the holidays and is having a really difficult time going back to prototype--he's past the halfway point but is seriously behind the curve and thinking he wants to quit--is he the only one? His father and I don't know what to do to help him. We suggested he talk to his advisor/chief, someone that he feels comfortable with and he insists there is no one that cares. Any thoughts you can share?
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Permalink Reply by trixie on
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Thanks for the kind words--we are worried sick that he will make a poor decision based on the pressure he is putting on himself at this point in the program. I guess all we can do at this point is to keep "praying" him through this and hope he can hang in.
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Permalink Reply by BunkerQB on
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Remember he just has to "pass" doesn't have to "pass with flying colors" Prototype is frustrating for many of the guys. It's a pressure cooker for sure. What about one of his friends?
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Trixie - is your son in GC or BS? My son is in BS and was with Gina's son all through A school and Power School and he is not going to be done until March now. I think this phase is really frustrating. It is so hard to get the check-offs done, and these sailors are not used to being this frustrated. When it gets closer to their graduation date they will start to "push" them through - and I'll bet that he will get caught up then. They don't want them to fail - so I think if he just hangs in there and finds some way to cope with the frustration, he will definately make it through. I have been sending my son silly e-cards and quick notes of encouragement and I will always just listen when he is frustrated. Hopefully your son has some guys to hang out with just to blow off some steam when he can't stand it. Good luck - keep in touch!
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Permalink Reply by Gulf Coast Mom on
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Trixie - I agree with Gail. My son graduated 12/09 from Goose Creek. He was never behind the curve, but got very frustrated because he was doing what he could, but could not get anyone to do the sign offs. He later said that the instructors concentrated on getting the "senior class" thru. Once that class moved on, they then worked with the previous "junior class" now the "senior class" to get everything done. Keep hanging in there - send him cards, text when you can (not expecting an answer), maybe an extra care package or Subway card. It is a tough road, but he has made it this far - he can do it!!
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