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DEAR HARRIETTE: My child has duped me, and it doesn't feel good. She has always been an excellent student -- up until this semester. One class in particular has been tough for her, and her grades reflect her struggle. I have asked her about it repeatedly, including trying to find out if we should get a tutor to help her do better. She has shrugged off all of my suggestions, but the grade has stayed the same. She says she hates her teacher.
My daughter is a senior and claims that she and others have "senioritis." I don't buy that. She is a smart young lady and should not fail (or nearly fail) a class at the end of her high school experience.
Today I learned that she hasn't been doing her homework. My guess is that she hasn't been going to class either. She has a few weeks left before it's all said and done. How can I get her to hunker down right now? I have been rewarding her when she asks for expensive treats and extra hang-out time with friends. I had no idea she was not doing her work during all this time. -- Not a Failure
DEAR NOT A FAILURE: Appeal to the intelligence and practicality of your daughter. Remind her that she has been an excellent student, and her nearly failing grade in this class is an anomaly. Encourage her to dig in and get her grade up to reflect her potential. It would be different if she didn't have the capacity to do a good job. Point out what type of student she has been throughout her academic career. Encourage her to focus on doing all of the work needed in this home stretch. Also, limit her fun time. Don't allow her to spend extra time with friends until she completes her work.
https://www.arcamax.com/healthandspirit/lifeadvice/senseandsensitivity/s-2683314
My daughter is a senior and claims that she and others have "senioritis." I don't buy that. She is a smart young lady and should not fail (or nearly fail) a class at the end of her high school experience.
Today I learned that she hasn't been doing her homework. My guess is that she hasn't been going to class either. She has a few weeks left before it's all said and done. How can I get her to hunker down right now? I have been rewarding her when she asks for expensive treats and extra hang-out time with friends. I had no idea she was not doing her work during all this time. -- Not a Failure
DEAR NOT A FAILURE: Appeal to the intelligence and practicality of your daughter. Remind her that she has been an excellent student, and her nearly failing grade in this class is an anomaly. Encourage her to dig in and get her grade up to reflect her potential. It would be different if she didn't have the capacity to do a good job. Point out what type of student she has been throughout her academic career. Encourage her to focus on doing all of the work needed in this home stretch. Also, limit her fun time. Don't allow her to spend extra time with friends until she completes her work.
https://www.arcamax.com/healthandspirit/lifeadvice/senseandsensitivity/s-2683314