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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Brainburn" data-source="post: 310472" data-attributes="member: 1870">I totally agree with this statement. Understand though that his dad is MCSE certified and has a lab for him to screw up and fix.While he doesn't know binary yet or hex he will. He also has a great working knowledge computer hardware and electronic circuits. He is the kind of kid that drives me crazy with questions from one of my old basic electronic books he picked up and started to read. But on the opposite side of the coin he likes archery, grappling, fencing and the woods of any kindDo you mind me asking you what the process was for acceptance into this CCNA course?I'm very interested in hearing more about this programs that it seems more and more high schools are providing as a benefit to kids.And that's really the problem with the classes: No kid, realistically, is going to be able to take advantage of this CCNA certification in the job force for many years.</blockquote>I agree again. He is also going to go to college after high school. But understand that I couldn’t possibly pass up this opportunity.You don't get hired into the IT field as a Router Administrator.Those jobs are the most senior positions that departments have.Millions of dollars are riding on every little mistake.That's why they get paid lots of money.As an entry-level position (help desk, technician, etc) it would behoove your son's career to have the A+ certificate much more than a CCNA.[/QUOTE]Agreed. Please refer to my other post.He is in no way expecting anything of the sortRhian is a very lucky and unlucky guy. I am the kind of a$$hole dad that will evaluate his driving ability and determine whether or not he will be able to drive. Damn his license. He is subject to my standard. Not the state of Mississippi’s. It would be irresponsible of me to turn him loose with a padded resume into the work force to destroy someone’s hard earned network/ revenue. He is totally aware of what I stand for and we have long discussions about life and what will be expected of him by his employers. He wont be judged by his employer’s work ethic. He will be judged by his (which is a shadow of mine). We decided to take advantage of this program and began the “rounding out” of his skill set to better take advantage of it. You can either be an asset to society or a detriment. He will be an asset.I am also the kind of dad that will make him maintain his body along with his mind. In addition to his grappling (not wrestling but jui-jitsu) we will start on Tai-Chi and yoga to round out his body/mental capabilities with meditation. He will continue his fencing, reading, walking in the woods, survival training and being an all around kid anyone would want to have.Now my questions to you.Have you ever met a kid that can go to a dinner party and know what order a formal meal will be served and what utensils to use? Or go to a dinner party and be able to hold a semi intelligent conversation about most subjects to include the arts and music (and opera which I personally can’t stand). If he doesn’t know the topic he will turn it into a learning environment and ask questions.Have you ever met a kid that can hold an intelligent conversation about shooting techniques, with both pistols and long guns, which are both accurate and current? We are working on archery right now. I don’t know enough about it so we are looking for someone to hang out with and learn.I do. He is my son. These are all his interests. Not mine imposed on him. I sometimes have to go and learn a topic to answer some of his questions. But I will never prevent him from doing anything (within reason) to round out his experiences and abilities.We also wont hesitate to sit our sorry butts down and watch a marathon of Batman Beyond or **whispering** powerpuff girls. God that was painful.I know my time is short with him. The minute he takes a serious interest in dating I will never have the opportunity to guide him or “hang out” with him again. I will never push him but I will feed him as much as he can possibly stomach.Mike Peterman aka “Brainburn”18E       ODA-196Father[/QUOTE]

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