My children 10 and 8 are intelligent kids but their grades are slipping. I've tried punishments and taking away priviledges. not working. any suggesstions on how to raise grades in a happy way?
2006-10-26 07:42:29 · 17 answers · asked by lisaj 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
I don't beat my children. They get spanked sometimes, but not for grades. i do show interest in them. they are at school right now mr. smarty pants.
2006-10-26 09:11:28 · update #1
Continue to spend time with them while they do their homework. Help them understand their lessons by giving them other problems in the context of their assignments. Be in close contact with their teachers. Ask them for insight regarding your children's in-class behavior. Align your disciplining with what the teacher employs (or see if you can have a discussion about would be appropriate). Best wishes
2006-10-26 07:47:20 · answer #1 · answered by Finnegan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have sixteen year old with the same problem.As you get older schools become more intolerant of differences in learning styles. Had my son tested and he has an above average IQ,learns by reading,can't stand to write. He is in high school and the majority of teachers give him ditto's to fill out that are taken basically word for word from the book. My son hates to do these,is graded on notebook neatness and organization. His grades are no reflection of his intelligence. I finally gave up because the teachers don't understand and will say"we are preparing them for college" Well I never once had homework or a notebook check in college. Lighten up on your children and realize that they will do fine. Grades are just grades and not their future.
2006-10-26 07:48:13 · answer #2 · answered by nickynoodle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sylvan Learning Centers
2006-10-26 07:45:05 · answer #3 · answered by .... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all YOU NEED TO STOP PUNISHING THEM!!! how do you think they feel about the grades? do you think they love it that they have bad grades?? punishing doesn't help. it puts them down even more! it tells them "hey you failed me..so you get that". my friend's parents were like that. they made her sleep in the living room every time she failed and she wasn't allowed to see me..kk and then i said "why don't you try?" and she said "i'm going to fail anyway". this is how any kid would feel..even i! children need motivation! you tell them "it's ok, you have time to raise your grades"..believe me, i'm an A B studant and i failed in the beginning..my mother always said "it's ok, it's only the first 3 weeks in the quarter.you have time"..and it made me motivated enough to raise my grades! now if i can get effected, so can your children...they need to know you'll still be there for them and LOVE them no matter what..and if they try and get C's..that's good. tell them to do their best and even offer $$ as a reward. it's very tempting to us =D
take it from a child.
2006-10-26 07:48:18 · answer #4 · answered by togamadness 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about private tutoring? Or maybe you could help them do their homework assignments! Also, try talking to their teachers...they can provide good advice and direction! In my area (Southern California), they have the Sylavan center, which specializes in tutoring for kids, and they seem like they really know what they're doing...i would go with that if I were you! try to see if tey are in your area, or find something similar.
2006-10-26 07:47:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In 8th grade, a C isn't good for somebody such as you. via the time you get to twelfth grade, the stuff is SOO lots greater good, you're able to desire to be attentive to all this previously stuff just to maintain up. She contraptions severe standards for you using fact she loves you, and needs you to do properly in life.
2016-11-25 22:00:13 · answer #6 · answered by melancon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you thought that if your kids are intelligent that they are not being challenged at school and that you've been beating them for no reason at all. Go to the school and see if the work they do is giving them the challenge they need.
2006-10-26 07:45:54 · answer #7 · answered by aguywithnothingbettertodo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try and boost their ego by saying - you can do it! and encourage them in a positive way instead of punishing them for not getting it right! Make a big fuss when they do get things right!
2006-10-26 07:44:43 · answer #8 · answered by interested_party 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps they are dyslexic. You should have them checked by a medical professional (hearing, vision, etc.). Or you could always give them a good beating.
2006-10-26 07:45:14 · answer #9 · answered by Senor Pig 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its hard i have a 6,7,11,year old.all boys,i have to sit with each of them every day,and try to make it fun for them to do there home work,and study.talk to there teachers they will tell you some ways to help them it is a never a never ending battle.but it is worth it.maybe a tutor is necessary
2006-10-26 07:48:36 · answer #10 · answered by cool mom32 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋