Here is the short version.
My sons best buddy got his girlfriend pregnant. They had the child and moved in in with the girls parents. The boy is working 1/2 days and going to school trying to get diploma. Issues arose from living with GF parents to where he had to move out..I do not know what.. His parents show no interest in helping. I let him move in with us last week. He works as many hours as he can @ HEB, he is 17 yrs old, fixing to turn 18. He seems very dedicated to his child and speaks of wanting to do right by him/her-the mom. He says the girls mom is causing issues, but does not speak bad of her... He tries to get the overtime when he can. He is trying to get his driving record(speeding tickets) cleared /paid so he can drive. He bought a clean Honda Accord, 4 door plain jane for a good price with his tax return, as he put it..its the best vehicle for my family right now. Seems like he has a good head on his shoulders to me. The kids got a home as long as he needs with me as far as I am concerned.
What advice for careers do you guys have for someone with a high school diploma? I work in the oilfield service company related industry and could get him started in that direction. Wanted to see what ideas/advice/suggestions are out there.
thanks