Grades & Performance: Older Child
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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.
9-Year-old Asking About Sex
Asked by G.H. from Cincinnati
on September 8, 2008
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My daughter has asked me what the word sex means and what sex is. She is 9. I explained to her that some questions are very difficult to answer and that I would like s...
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- I was a Psych major in college and in 2 different classes, 2 very moral great professors advocated for teaching kids about sex pre-pubescent, so 9 is a great age. Oth...
- I just experience this with my 10 yr daughter. She had details because one of the girls googled sex and told them about it on playground. I had no option but to discus...
- some times honesty with out a lot of detail is enough to gross them out..sex= something married people do in the privacy of their bedroom with private parts EWE MOM B...
6 Year Old Allowance
Asked by K.M. from Los Angeles
on November 15, 2008
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My daughter is almost 6 years old. She has no concept of money. She thinks that it is ALWAYS available to her. I want to start giving her an allowance, so she can b...
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- We do same as Kathy L, giving an allowance no matter what, expecting household help no matter what. If our daughter doesn't help around the house, she doesn't get to ...
- I seem to have a different take on this than the other posters. I believe that as soon as they can start understanding rewards/punishments that you begin to implement ...
- How much does lunch cost at school? Use that amount for a while as the weekly amount. Before you give her an allowance, practice values with her. We did that in my ...
Payment for Good Grades
Asked by L.B. from Stockton
on January 8, 2011
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Hi all. My daughter is 13yo and has been getting letter grades since the 4th grade. Well, every report card she has gotten all A's and one B. Every time. Drives he...
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- Our daughter is pretty self motivated as far as her grades. She knows school is her "job" and it is her "job" to do well. We do not expect all A's but of course we l...
- I really don't like the idea of paying kids for good grades, however I am all for celebrating accomplishments. Your daughter escentially set a goal and worked hard to ...
- Since she is into learning, is there a museum exhibit or other such thing she would like to see? Perhaps you could take her to it, with one of her friends. (And cong...
Rewarding Good Grades
Asked by A.L. from Melbourne
on March 21, 2007
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My nine year son is currently in third grade. He had a rough start in his 'School Career', struggling through kindergarten, failing first grade, ect. Well, he is now a...
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- I think rewarding children with money is acceptable as long as you tell them something like, "You worked hard to EARN those good grades, so we are going to PAY you as ...
- A., Next time you guys decide to go out for dinner your son can choose the place. Explain to him that because he is doing so well that it is his choice.
- A., I agree with all of the posts. Money is a good reward, but as a middle school teacher, I can tell you that if you let your child choose the reward, you will se...
10 Year Old Defiant Son
Asked by J.F. from Minneapolis
on January 10, 2008
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I am so desperate for any advice from other parents of 10 year old boys. My son is not at all respectful of my discipling him, he doesn't care what I threaten him with...
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- maybe he just wants more attention from you- sounds a lot like my 8 year old son- the other thing a lot of us moms just threaten and we don't follow thru so that's a l...
- Sounds like you are dealing with ODD-Oppossitional Defiant Disorder and possibly ADHD-Attetion Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. I strongly suggest you get your son help...
- I am a 52y/o mom of 8 from ages 16-31, 4 of them adopted from Russia. 5 girls 3 boys. The first thing I see is that you are threatening him. Get parenting with love...
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...
Consequences for Grades and Homework
Asked by N.H. from Stockton
on February 25, 2008
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Some ideas on consequences for bad grades/motivation to do better. My son is struggling in school. Do I punish for bad grades i.e grounding or money for each good grad...
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- Hi N., Maybe you should have him tested, it could be his learning style and all kids have different learning styles. Maybe try to get him some tutoring and see if ...
- Have him checked out for ADHD and learning disabilities to rule those out. The school can do some testing but do it right away as there is a window of time that the sc...
- HI N., You state that your son is "struggling in school" yet you want to know if you should "punish for bad grades"? I have always felt the positive approach is the ...
Multiple Children and Grades
Asked by V.W. from Jacksonville
on October 4, 2011
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Playing off of an earlier question... those of you who reward or punish based upon the grades, what do you do when you have 2 or more children who are very different t...
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- First of all, I have an only, so I'll never have to deal with this. But what came to mind first was what about devising a plan with each child as to what they *thin...
- I personally don't believe in punishment or reward based simply on the grade on the report card. I think parents should take multiple factors into consideration....th...
- I grew up with 6 kids in one family and we NEVER knew what the other kids got...we went down with Mom and Dad to their office alone to look at grades. And the only ju...
Help! My 10 Year Old Daughter.
Asked by J.Y. from Charlotte
on September 17, 2008
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I have a beautiful 10 year old daughter. She has so many clothes and they are all very fashionable but I swear, every morning she comes down looking like a nut case. ...
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- she is going thought a stag and the more youfuss about the more she will do so one morning just tel that she looks nice and see the look on her face
- I know I'm a bit late with the response but i just wanted to let you know that I always did my own thing fashionably. I was a cheerleader in 10th grade and came into ...
- J. - do not panic. This is a phase and a creative outlet. Encourage your son not to pick on her - being a kid is hard enough. Next years' schools uniforms will he...
