Originally Posted by Bostonian
Originally Posted by ABQMom
I really don't know how to help him. I've gotten him in to see a therapist, but there isn't one in the area that has any real understanding of dealing with high gifted traits, so it doesn't seem to be helping a lot.

If you are paying for his college and he is not working hard enough, stop paying.

Reality is going to intrude on his life at some point, so Bostonian's advice is something to consider.