Group 1 - The speaker shares a personal story about her son who dropped out of school at the age of 14, highlighting the struggles faced by both the child and the parent [2][28]. - The initial response to the son's withdrawal involved attempts to engage him in activities that he enjoyed, such as home improvement projects, which helped to improve their relationship [8][10]. - The speaker reflects on the challenges of reintegrating her son into the school system after he had fallen behind academically, emphasizing the emotional toll it took on both of them [11][12]. Group 2 - The speaker discusses the perception of her son as a "poor student" despite his many strengths, including his diligence and leadership qualities, questioning the educational system's ability to recognize diverse talents [15][16]. - The narrative includes experiences of the son being overshadowed by peers who excelled academically, leading to feelings of inadequacy and isolation [18][19]. - The speaker acknowledges her own limitations as a parent, particularly her inability to provide the necessary support for her son in a competitive academic environment [21][22]. Group 3 - After the son officially dropped out, the speaker adapted to this new reality, allowing him to pursue interests like model building and mountain biking, while maintaining a supportive relationship [30][31]. - The decision to enroll him in a non-traditional educational setting led to positive changes, as he began to thrive in a more supportive environment [32][34]. - The speaker's perspective shifted regarding formal education, recognizing that success and learning can occur outside traditional school systems [52][53]. Group 4 - The son faced new challenges when moving to the United States for further education, highlighting the difficulties of adapting to a different educational system and language barriers [38][39]. - The speaker expresses admiration for her son's resilience and ability to navigate complex situations, such as obtaining necessary documentation during the pandemic [46][49]. - Ultimately, the speaker concludes that education is not solely defined by formal schooling, and her son has developed valuable life skills and experiences outside of traditional academic paths [51][56].