My 12 yo six grader is happy with his unearned B's. By that I mean, he doesn't try and gets B's. He is so resistant and I am so frustrated. I tell him that if he got a B after trying, I wouldn't have a problem with it; but when he's letting himself perform below his level, it's unacceptable. I want it to be unacceptable to him too. he says, "a B is better than average-it's still good."
He is picked on at school because he's more of a "book" kid than an atheletic. I keep trying to make him understand that his brain is what will triumph over these punks. And that by not trying and getting B's when he's capable of all A's, he letting people like that win. Also, I worry that when the material is more challenging to him as he gets older, because he has not honed his study skills, he will crumble. Okay, enough venting. I'd appreciate any input. Thanks
2007-02-12
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