Tutoring: Teen
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Teen Music Tutor. Pay as Much as Professional Musician/teacher?
Asked by K.B. from Tulsa
on November 3, 2011
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We were given the name of a high school student who can tutor my d on her instrument. The adult who found her thinks I should pay her what a professional charges, but...
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- As a professional musician......the going rate for lesson is $40/hr MINIMUM and can go as high as $150-200. A babysitter gets $10/hr these days, I'd say you're lookin...
- THat is what I paid our teen to teach my daughter violin, and the other who taught the other daughter drums. $10 a half hour is very fair. Also if you do not wan...
- My teen age daughter teaches guitar lessons for 30 minutes once a week for $20 a month. That works out to $5 a session. They come to our house. Maybe you can ask he...
Seeking Tutor and Driver Fro My 15 Year Old Daughter
Asked by C.Y. from Los Angeles
on September 4, 2008
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I need someone to help drive my daughter home from high school. She attends Beverly Hills High on permit, there is no bus I can pay or use. We also need a tutor, prefe...
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- Why not have her just walk to the Beverly Hills Public Library and meet you there. A lot of kids do this. It is like a little club and she could make new friends. With...
- Dear C., I can help with developing your daughter's self-discipline, accountability, time management, procrastination, etc. AND her self-esteem, and developing life...
- I'd put a job listing on the UCLA job board, and the Santa Monica City College board. Perhaps there's a teacher at her high school that would do it? Good luck!
Help! Need Assistance to Keep My 16 Year Old Healthy - Has Mono for the 4Th Time
Asked by D.B. from St. Louis
on November 13, 2008
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My 16 year old daughter just was diagnosed with Mono again! - This is her 4th bout with it in a year and half. She is a very busy kid - Marching Band, basketball, swim...
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- Hi D., You probably know what Mono is and how it's spread. Check and see what conditions are where she works and at her athletic events. is she sharing food and dri...
- She should increase her intake of vitamin c, it boosts the immune system. You could also have her start taking vitamins daily.
- I know many on her are selective vaccinating but I am surprised no one mentioned getting this one. My 13 y/o was vaccinated 2 years ago and I know from my own experien...
Advice on 15 Year Old Son and School Work.
Asked by K.P. from Stationed Overseas
on February 10, 2008
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I have a 15 yr. old son and he is a freshman and we are having problems with him turning in his homework. He can do the work but geting it from the house to school a ...
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- Is he in an American school? Is it possible to speak with the teacher(s) about your problem to get some reinforcement and ideas from them? Does he keep a journal o...
- K., I wish I could help you on this! I too have a son who is 15 and we are going through the same thing. Mine was spending to much time on the computer and video ...
- I have a 16 year old who is similar. She sometimes does the work, sometimes turns it in. The teachers give out monthly progress reports via email and when there are 0'...
Mom Seeking Help on How to Get a 15 Year Old Boy to Read.
Asked by L.S. from Chicago
on May 11, 2008
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I have a 15 year son and been having a hard time to get him to read. He has been like this most of his school year. I have him in special class at school but right now...
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- Has he been testing for any kind of learning problems, like dyslexia? The school should help provide those services.
- try introducing him to graphic novels. they are like comic books with more substance. also, offer books from his favorite movies, as well as books dealing with subject...
- Sounds exactly like my son. He hasn't read a book for recreation "for like 6 years!" (his own words!) that is until about 2 weeks ago. He plays a video game called Hal...
Would like to Hear from Moms of Teenagers!!!!!
Asked by L.S. from Texarkana
on August 2, 2008
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I have a 16 year old daughter and a 17 year old son. Surely there are some of you out there that understand me when I say HELP!!! These kids are driving me crazy. Th...
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- My lovely daughter is now on the "other side" (25 yrs old) and I still see signs of that "ugly teen"! There is hope - you will all survive. I feel for you, there we...
- Our youngest child will be 18 in November. Lucky for us she watched as we stumbled, struggled, fought and tripped down the road with siblings before her. There where...
- It would help us to help you if we had some idea what they are doing wrong. Just in general I would make some they know you think they blow it and why without being ol...
15 Year Old Step-son Sneaking Out of the House at Night
Asked by K.R. from Bellingham
on November 15, 2008
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It seems like it has been one thing after another with my step son. He will be 16 soon. He has been struggling through school since I have known him. His father has se...
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- If you know he's smoking pot, he's doing other drugs, & drinking. He's testing you both. He's trying to make your marriage not work. Stick to your rules and parenting ...
- Dear K., i am a grandmother who has gone thru what your dealing with. I would say to join a alanon group. You can get information, and group help dealing with th...
- Your stepson has been put in a devastating situation (and so have your children). Not only did divorce tear apart the family that made him secure, but now he's expecte...
Teen Girl Not Interested in School
Asked by C.F. from Sacramento
on September 20, 2010
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My 13, almost 14, year old daughter could not care less about school. She likes the social aspect and a couple of teachers but doesn't feel successful so she doesn't ...
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- Focus less on the now with the bribes, and more about her future. Really explain that her future depends on her grades. Ask her what she is interested in, becoming a v...
- i would definately have the carrier disconnect the phone until her grades are better and she starts acting like she cares. or just get rid of the phone all together. d...
- I have a 14 year old daughter who is very headtrong. Sounds likes yours is begging for you to take control of the situation. You can take her phone away - one way or...
Behavior Issues with 16 Year Old Son
Asked by J.L. from Tampa
on January 9, 2010
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Hi ladies,
I am in desperate need of some suggestions. Four months ago,my son was having serious behavior problems in school and was following the wrong crowd. After...
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- I think encouraging him to get out with some family around his age or friends that you approve of would be a good thing. I have been watching that show World's Stricte...
- My oldest is 15 1/2 and although I have not experienced this with my own children, fromt he outside looking in, it sounds like he may be seriously depressed. Is he on...
- With a Blessing there is always that one that keep you on your knees praying. Make sure he is not keeping in touch with his friends, and by all means put him in a goo...
Macro Economics
Asked by D.F. from Dallas
on October 2, 2008
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My 16 year old daughter and I are looking for at Tutor for Macro Economics. Unfortunately, Wylie does not have a tutorial program for this course and the teacher does...
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- Have you inquired with the student at the top of the class? Might post a bulletin at your local church. Good luck.
- I would have to agree with the others. I am a teacher in Lovejoy and we go above and beyond what it takes for each student to succeed. The teacher has before and aft...
- I agree with the previous poster. The teacher should have some kind of before/ after school hours.
