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13 Year Old - HELP!
Asked by M.H. from Los Angeles
on February 3, 2009
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Hi there - My 8th grader is on the verge of not getting promoted. His grades last semester ended with 3 - F's, 1 - D, 2 C's. I do not expect straight A's but these gra...
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- Wow, this almost sounds like my situation - except no divorce - so our options were private religoius school or homeschool. We wavered so long the private schools woul...
- Hi there, I have teenagers and know how trying they can be. You're not a failure, but they sure are good at making us feel that way sometimes! Has he been tested for ...
- First of all I would take him to a doctor and have a blood work up let's make sure there isn't something chemical. Then how about a teenage mentor?? That might just work.
So Lost with My 14Yr Old Help
Asked by S.H. from Dallas
on November 17, 2008
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this year has to be the worst of all so far.. She started highschool (although the end of 8th grade is when it all started). into boys now and failing classes at schoo...
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- S., First... counseling for you and your daughter together and separate. Second... you may have gone too far. Not that she shouldn't be punished, but if you go to...
- the answer is called military school. It will give her structure.
- Have you tried contacting your local Juvi? Sometimes they can schedule a visit so she can see what it is like to live there and the kind of girls she will be living w...
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...
Teenagers Having Trouble in High School
Asked by K.K. from Fresno
on March 28, 2007
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I Would like to speak to mothers with teenager daughters. Mine is 14 and is not interested in high school at all. She is coming close to flunking the 9th grade. I need...
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- Dear K., I too have a teenager in HighSchool (16 & a freshman also)Is she going to school with the same kids from Jr. High ?, Is she having trouble with the classes o...
- My daughter is 15 and is ok in school, but I have a 12(almost 13)son who is at the same point as your daughter. My son hates school, as he says. I also need advice. ...
- Hi K., I think that you need to sit her down and find out why she does not like school (is anyone picking on her or is she not being challenged by school). I have ...
Help My Teen Won't Do His Work
Asked by T.C. from Denver
on September 21, 2006
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I am a mother of four with my oldest just about fourteen. He is haveing a lot of trouble in school right now. He is not turning in classwork or homework. He is a very ...
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- You sound like a candidate for homeschooling. It's not always the school's fault that their system is not working for your child. Sometimes, we are blessed with high...
- First thing I want to say is that the way to understand why he won't do the work is to ask him. If he isn't comfortable talking to you take him to some he will be. It ...
- Hi T., I know it has been a while since you posted this request and hopefully things are already looking better for you. I would not immediately discount the idea ...
