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Thanks to all who replied. He has put in his forms for entry to uni. He has chosen some subjects including business. He has time to change his mind, but at least he has the paperwork in. Better to decide NOT to go than wish he had put in the forms when it is too late to get into what he wants...

Lizzie, earlier you asked what this youngest son's passions were and I hadn't answered. I don't think his passions will be a help, but they are playing xbox, skateborarding (not so much lately though), working with timber, although my suggestion he get a job working with timber doesn't seem to...

Thanks Marg. I asked him this afternoon whether he thought he "should" go to uni because most of his friends would be going. He said he wanted to go to uni to be able to get a good job, better pay. I told him whilst he is studying for the better job, he could be earning in another job for four...

Thanks Angel. That post is very helpful.

This sounds sensible and how I feel he should proceed. He will either enjoy uni or not, and if he doesn't enjoy it, it is only a year "lost". I'd hate for him to always wonder "what if". Regarding Architecture, I don't really think he is interested but with his older brother having done a...

Thanks Keith. I just had a quick look and will get him to sit down with me tonight to look at this site. Do you know anybody who has done one of these courses?

A few years ago, he was keen on working with wood and we talked about whether he wanted to try to get some work as a carpenter or making furniture. He was making small hidden opening boxes, cutting aluminium to make names to hang off key rings. He draws well and is funny, a great mimic too. He...

Our 17 year old son has a week to put in his choices (six?) for uni. He is unsure what he wants to do at uni, unsure even if he wants to go to uni, but we think he is better served to chose six courses and apply for them so that he has the option. His issue is that he has no idea what he...