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17 | Should Your Son Take a Gap Year After High School? How It Builds Life Skills and Independence
What should your son do after high school if he’s not ready for college?
For many teen boys, the pressure to choose a path right away can feel overwhelming. And if your son is feeling unsure, lacking direction, or just not quite ready for what’s next—you’re not alone.
In this episode of Raising Boys with Purpose, we’re talking about the gap year option and how it can become a meaningful season of growth when approached with intention.
A gap year isn’t about falling behind—it can be about moving forward in a different way.
We’ll walk through:
What a gap year really is (and what it’s not)
How…
The skinny
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