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My 16 Year Old
Asked by K.J. from Chicago
on April 22, 2008
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I have a 16 year old daughter who is very smart, but she doesn't do her work at school. She has always just gotten by. This bothers me, because I try to excel in wha...
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- Hey K., I have to say this Whats wrong with Job corp????? I realize it is not a parents first pick however at least she will learn a trade that will enable her to su...
- I suggest no allowance or financial 'support' AT ALL unless her grades improve. Once they do improve, she should also get a 'real' JOB, so she can see how awful it is...
- Firstly, highschools (and the school system in general) are not exactly designed to help kids discover their passions and potential. I didn't take it really seriously...
Handling a 17 Year Old Son When He Refuses to Do Things
Asked by K.G. from Jamestown
on July 21, 2008
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My oldest son is a really good kid. But he is so very lazy.
When he is asked to do things around the house, it's like pulling teeth to have him get it done and it's ...
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- Give this child a list of some weekly responsibilities around the house....basically things that would effect him. Tell him he's old enough to deal with these things ...
- MOM, very eassy solution, no money, and you don't make him dinner, do his laundry , give him rides, NOTHING, if he wants to be treated as an adult then stop bab...
- We have two 14 year olds - they are very good kids, but when they are not obedient, they "lose" the very next thing they were looking forward to, i.e. a get together w...
Skipping a Grade
Asked by S.B. from Cleveland
on February 21, 2008
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I have posted on here before about my son and the situation I was having with him and school, now some new developments have brought me back to get some more informati...
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- I have no had this issue, but a friend of mine did. It was much like yours...early in their education. She chose not to put him ahead because he was already small in...
- Hi Setphanie. I'm not sure if this information will help you but it might. I had my IQ tested in first grade because the teacher thought I was very smart but had als...
- Hi S., First, congratulatons and commiserations on having such a bright little boy. Having had the same experience with my own son, my oldest, and also many years of t...
How Much Homework in the 5Th Grade??
Asked by L.G. from Phoenix
on January 7, 2008
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Hi All,
I have a step son who is a 5th grader, who gets zero homework.. none!!
We have met with the teacher to voice our concerns and she said that she went ea...
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- Our principal told us that we should expect 10 minutes of homework per grade level. For example, K = 10 min, 1st = 20 min, 2nd = 30 min, 3rd = 40 min, 4th = 50 min, a...
- In my personal opinion, I would start to resent my parents if they pushed me into doing homework. I don't know how your stepson's attitude is already, but I know that...
- Hello- Every teacher is different so as long as your step son can achieve pretty good grades and he can read and do math, he'll probably be fine. Having him work on su...
Seeking Moms with Seventh Grade Boys
Asked by C.J. from Los Angeles
on February 27, 2008
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I have a son who is in 7th grade. We are having trouble with grades,attitude,and behaving appropiately while in school.When he is at home, he is completely different f...
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- I'm new to mamasource, but my email said that you are requesting me in particular to answer you question. If this is correct that you would like me to share my advice...
- Good Morning Sunshine!! He must be a wonderfull boy , your son! ... and some of the things he says - lead me to wonder : Have you heard about an EQUiVALENCY - Test...
- hey candace, i have a seventh grade son w energy to burn. have you thought about having him tested for honors??? my sons teacher told me he knew how to be disruptive...
Duke Talent Search 7Th Grade
Asked by V.W. from Jacksonville
on October 9, 2010
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My 7th grader brought home an "invitation" to register for and take either the ACT or SAT test this year, after being "identified" by his high standardized test scores...
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- Well I think it depends on where you are and what you are looking for. I personally don't think it has much to do with being "gifted" as much as someone who does te...
- My daughter participated. It is based on test scores. THey need to be in the top 95% of all 6th graders. Our experience was positive and has opened a lot of doo...
- It is based on test scores. My cousin was "selected" for it and he was not labeled Gifted. I am also a Gifted teacher and I can tell you that once a year I am given ...
Looking for Community Hours for My 16 Year Old Son
Asked by L.L. from Boca Raton
on July 1, 2009
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Hi moms, my son is 16 years old and going into 11th grade in High School. He is a very bright student, doing all Honor classes and we are hoping to apply for the "Flo...
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- I am a high school teacher (11th grade actually) and offer my students volunteer hours for doing things like organizing and filing papers, making copies, tutoring. I ...
- He can get hours at local hospitals they usually all have volunteens, at least they do at West Boca Medical Center.
- Your son can help my brother with his "Adopt and Author" program. He is a NY Times Best Selling Author who lives in Wellington. Call me and I'L. hook him up. (haven...
College and College Applications
Asked by T.J. from Honolulu
on March 26, 2009
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hello everyone, my daughter is in 11th grade. getting lots and lots of brochures from colleges. need some advice on how to weed through all the literature. choosing...
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- I T.. I don't think I have any advice. We're in the same situation. My daughter is a very bright 16 yr. old Sophomore- and we're getting so many brochures. My daug...
- T. J I work with 11th and 12 grade students at a local community college. To narrow down a college choice I would start with what is her major. Not all colleges c...
- Hiya, Colleges usually "specialize" in certain areas of study. Find what subjects your daughter is interested in and then find colleges that focus on that subject mat...
Help! My Daughter Is in Grade 11, She Wants to Switch Schools After One Day.
Asked by H.F. from Youngstown
on September 1, 2009
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What do I do about her demanding I allow her to switch highschools? She claims nothing happened and that she hates her school because of all the stupid preppy kids. I ...
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- if she can switch it's worth letting her do it just so she can enjoy this time. some schools offer a distance learning program, where they aren't actually in the clas...
- I had an experience my 11th grade year and begged my mom to let me switch schools. She would not let me and she should have. I was being harassed by the senior years...
- YOU are the parent and in CHARGE, not her. On top of that, she needs to learn to give things a chance. Talk about things in a week, two weeks and go from there. ...
Teen Travel
Asked by D.G. from Detroit
on June 27, 2010
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My daughter who will be a senior this year has asked to go on a trip to visit a friend who has moved away. There would be 4 or 5 kids going. All the other kids are 18...
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- Not in a million years would I have let my 17? year old daughter take off with 4 or 5 other kids who are 18. Now this is just my opinion. What were you doing at he...
- My parents let me travel when I was 18. My dad had a little rule, though, that I had to have some tools in the car. He was a mechanic so if there was car trouble...
- I don't think so. If your daughter is trustworthy, then you should let her go. I was 18 and went on a trip with my friends to a campground that had NO adult supervisio...
