he sounds a lot like me at that age. I finished high school but then dropped out of college. Was very intelligant but didn't do anything with it. I did a lot of job hopping. I couldn't keep up with school full time, so I would always drop a class mid-semester.

I also had big dreams that went no-where.

I think my biggest issue when I look back is I didn't have any support. I didn't have anyone pushing me to do better. I went to school close to home so I could live at home. But, I really wanted to get out and live in a dorm/apartment. My dad would freak out and make it sound like I would fail. He did this to keep me home, because he didn't want to be alone. I think I really needed to get out and spread my wings, yet still know I had support at home.

I had no T. I needed one desperately, and a pdod probably, too. I was also having what seemst to be some pretty major delusions at that time. My friends all treated me like I was a moron (they weren't really my friends in the end.) Other family members couldn't or didnt' offer the support I needed. I think if my mom had been there pushing me along, I would have done better. But, I didn't have her.

So, I guess my advice is don't give up on him. Keep telling him you believe in him, that you're there for him. Listen when he needs it. Ask if there's anything you can do to help him in rough patches. Don't just let him float until he sinks which is what happened to me.