Have him check into a hunting license. Many states require a hunter's safety course before they will issue a license, unless you're an old fart, like me.
First, let me say things may be different in AUS than in the US.
From what you have said, I gather you have struggled with HS. College isn't going to be any easier. You have to be realistic. If you aren't an exceptional college student, there is no way you will get into vet school. Only...
Next time you have a blind date, have a friend call you about 45 minutes into it. That way, if it's going badly, you can make up an excuse to leave based on the phone call.
I was wondering that too. I can't think of who we all despise that is from St Louis. Indiana? Sure, but not St. Louis.
And speaking of which, "Indiana" is a member here. Or at least he lurks. I don't care. I don't like him and I don't care that he knows. ;)
As parents, it is our duty to instill in our children our beliefs and our values. At some point in their lives, they will either accept them or reject them. All we can do is mold them into what WE HOPE they become.
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I certainly wouldn't think it an offensive comment. Hell, it's true, to a degree. You won't even recognize yourself 10 years from now, if you got to look at yourself then, today. A magical time machine is all it takes, I guess.