Grades & Performance: Child
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Grades
Asked by S.B. from Indianapolis
on March 1, 2007
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I have a fifteen yr old son. He is smart but is failing alot of his classes. He just doesn't seem to care. We have tried talking to his teachers, rewarding him for get...
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- Hey S., I have a step-son the same age and he was flunking all of his classes until he moved in with us at 12. We are getting the same thing that you are getting as ...
- I'd have to say try counseling as well, it may take a bit, but there may be an underlying problem he's not really dealing with and it's effecting how he handles things...
- I'm so sorry, I went through the same exact thing for 3 years with my 15 year old son. However, this is the first year in a while that he is making an effort. He cam...
What Are "Good" Grades?
Asked by J.N. from Salt Lake City
on April 9, 2009
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OK, I was a super-nerd in school. I always got top grades and was never satisfied with less than an A ...
The trick is that now my daughter is in 4th grade and starti...
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- See I come from the different end of the spectrum. I did what I had to do just to get by,learned but didn't strive. I was expected to bring home C's and above always...
- Grades, Grades, Grades.......I want to pull my hair out! My kids are so different. My daughter has gotten straight A's all through high school and she has spoiled me...
- For me, A's, B's and an occasional C are fine. Mostly I've always told my kids that if they are trying their best, that would do. If they are trying their best and get...
Rewards for Grades
Asked by H.M. from Dallas
on October 10, 2008
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Would just like some ideas what to do for grades on report cards. My son is in 2nd grade and made all A's! What are some rewards or things you do for grades? Thanks...
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- When I was a kid I got my choice of $20 or a trip to Showbiz Pizza (now Chuck E Cheese) when I got all A's. I thought it was a great incentive.
- We usually take our DD(2nd Grade) out to eat, her choice, or we go somewhere and she picks out a "toy." We make sure that she knows how proud we are of her and that t...
- poor thing..a simple question and so many want to give their opinion of what you are doing. go figure. my son is 5. i would treat him to an inexpensive toy, chuck...
Help with a Sad 6 Year Old.
Asked by D.A. from Utica
on October 11, 2009
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I really need some advice. My 6 year old daughter is very sad. I have tried a lot of different things to make her happy including spending one on one time, new kitte...
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- I wouldn't pull her out of therapy, but I agree with the others, maybe find a new tharapist. Also 2 books I recommend for you to read. Awakening From Grief by John E....
- Wow, you sure have a lot to deal with. I am so sorry for you loss and all that your family is dealing with. As for your daughter, she sounds like my son (who has no...
- Hi D., I agree with the other poster about possible trying a new therapist. I also would go further to say can you find more a group therapy for her. I remember whe...
Start My Child in Kindergarten as a Young 5 Year Old or a 6 Year Old?
Asked by K.B. from Dallas
on February 16, 2010
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My daughter is in her first year of preschool. She will be turning 5 at the very end of August. With that in mind we have the option of letting her do another year or ...
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- You know your child better than anyone. How is she doing in pre-K? How are her socialization skills? What does the teacher say? My personal experience (My son is...
- It sure is easier when they miss the cut off and you don’t have to agonize about this. I rode this rollercoaster one year ago. I currently have a kindergartener t...
- my niece went at 5. she had an august birthday too. turned 5 and started school 3 days later :) she is the youngest in her class and has the best grades she is even in...
Speaking of Grades....
Asked by ☆.A. from Pittsburgh
on February 4, 2012
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.....do you tell your child what you "expect" from them?
I mean I think from their first graded project, they all surely know that A is the best and F stinks.
Ye...
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- My daughter is only 4, but when the time comes, I expect her to give it her best effort. I expect her to have a good attitude and to ask for help when she needs it. I...
- When my kids were in kinder & 1st I didn't worry too much about it. By the time 2nd rolled around I was a little concerned about how many 'do-overs' they were being a...
- I know I am probably one of the few that are like this, I think how we are as parents had to do with so many factors in our lives. My daughter was a good student on ...
Respect and Grades
Asked by F.D. from Dallas
on April 20, 2011
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My 10 year old Tiffany isn't respecting her teacher. I've gotten numerous calls from her teacher, saying that Tiffany was being disrespectful at school that day. She a...
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- Mom get a handle on this NOW! She needs severe consequences for this behavior. Spell it out for her what the expectations are and follow through with defined consequ...
- our son has been having a problem with homework (and grades)... so we hired a tutor, now she handles a lot of that for us, he really likes the one on one attention tha...
- Have you had her tested for a learning disability? If she is frustrated, she might be acted out rather than letting anyone know she is having problems.
Grades in Preschool
Asked by L.A. from Chicago
on October 29, 2007
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Hello. I recently posted about possibly holding my son back in school and year and not sending him to kindergarten...anyway I'm kind of shocked because it appears he'...
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- If they are indeed grading him, switch preschools now. my children are in 2nd and 5th grade and still don't get grades. good luck
- Grades in preschool? Are you serious??? Where do you send him? Preschool is about adjusting to going to school and being away from mom. It is more social than acade...
- I've never heard of grades in preschool either. In fact, my daughter's kindergarten doesn't grade either. She comes home with stars on her class work & homework. If...
Grades Dropping
Asked by M.K. from San Francisco
on March 1, 2008
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Hello,
My daughter is in 7th grade. Just today, we got the progress report letter and her grades are slipping. In elementary school, she always got straight A's and A...
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- I would be very careful about jumping in with bribes. I have raised 2 children, a son now a junior in college and a daughter who is a senior in high school. If you u...
- I've taught Middle School, and B's in 7th grade advanced classes are as hard to get as A's are for earlier years. The material is much more difficult, and there is a l...
Almost 6-Year-old Wants a Nintendo DS or a Wii
Asked by A.L. from Sacramento
on March 22, 2009
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My almost 6-year-old has been pleading for a Nintendo DS or the Wii, like all his cousins and some of his friends have. My mother-in-law really wants to get him one f...
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- I would go for a delayed gratification avenue. Tell him he has to wait until he is seven (or eight) to have that toy. Then I would suggest the Wii and make it a fami...
- You've received a lot of great advice and insight herre. You also seem to have a strong instinct that this isn't a good idea for him right now. Don't succumb to the ...
- Here is my thoughts and experience. My son has been growing up with his peers around him having these types of games from a young age. I'd say around 5 and 6 is when t...
