My son brought his semester 1 report card results here is what he got-
Communications :Exam-69/72 Final Mark:85%
Civics/History: Exam-65/71 Final Mark:81%
Hitsory- Exam 99/100 Final Mark:94%
Computer and infro science- Exam Mark100/100 Final Mark -100%
I am proud of all theses marks but especally with the computer science.... I admit that all his life me and his father have told him that he is pathetic and wont be able to achive anything in ife because of his previous marks... And also we wanted him to be a docter when he grows up, but he kept telling us no im going to be a computer programer.... So my question is what should i buy for my son to tell him that i am really proud of his work... his father is going to buy him an ipod and i dont know what can i give him plz help
2007-02-23 20:43:57 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
first, i think it's horrible that you and his father have always told him he's pathetic and won't be able to achieve anything!
but, against all the odds he prevailed above all that and is doing great! of course, let him know how proud of him. but, if he's grades start slipping again, encourage him to do better and let him know that he's capable of doing much better! a computer programmer is a great field to get into also!!
2007-02-23 20:51:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
from researching your answer and question file I am of the opinion that you are asking this question to display your marks. This is not the way a mother would speak. You have done well and can be proud of the report however you have a long way to go yet. Computer programming is a constantly changing world knowledge becomes out of date even as we speak. A friend of mine has taken up work as a roofing contractor instead of programming (his degree) amazingly enough the roofing work pays better and there is not as much competition as in computing . Re mother be extra polite ,considerate and helpful as she needs your love and affection more than others.If she is uncomfortable with your help just tell her that you need to learn how to do these things also and just do things for her that she lets you or that you think will not embarrass her so go to it and good luck and keep up the good work....
2007-02-24 05:07:21 · answer #2 · answered by njss 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Items only mean so much and is hard for us to give advice on anyways. We have no clue what your son's like. You should know that alot better than us. you also know what he already has.
Give him what is more meaningful, your love and encouragement. Let him know your proud of him. From what you said, it sound like he is lucky to have acomplished these grades with having his charachter shund as failure. Maybe you just worded it wrong, but it sounds more of you have been saying he himself was pathetic not that he isn't doing his best and his grades are pathetic.
2007-02-24 04:53:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well maybe seen as he wants to be a computer programer maybe some thing to encourage him with that.. a new computer or some cool gear.. if you dont exactly know take him out and tell him to spend how ever much money on what ever he wants.
2007-02-24 04:51:44 · answer #4 · answered by ♥..::Amy::..♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, you should NEVER put your own kids down and tell them they are worthless! Sure, I have made clear my disappointment when my son does poorly on academics, but I would never belittle or berate him. Tell him you are proud of him and celebrate his accomplishments! I think it is foolish and juvenile to reward him with "prizes". Be proud of him, make sure he knows you are proud of him and encourage him...maybe sign him up for a class that would interest him or something like that.
2007-02-24 11:21:51 · answer #5 · answered by jjhull03 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one thing my mother always said to me "If its your BEST then its good enough for me" dont ever let your child think other wise even if you do feel that way, he will eventually think he is pathettic and amount to nothing. you need to support a child not break them.......
I think that a laptop with some new technology on it would be good......Big money but you definatly have some sucking up to do after the "pathetic" behaviour. GOOD LUCK
2007-02-24 05:04:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
WHY in the WORLD would you ever tell your CHILD that he is pathetic? How horrible you should be on your kneed begging the poor kid for forgiveness and then tell him that he Is worth something and that he is special to you and that you realize how hurtful you have been to him and FIX IT NOW ! get him something he can use to become a better student
2007-02-24 04:51:03 · answer #7 · answered by mom 2 a queen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give him a huge hug. Tell him you are so proud that he has proven you wrong about your past judgement of him (pathetic low-achiever) and that he has something to teach you about the rewards of effort. Tell him that he's inspiring!
2007-02-27 13:57:57 · answer #8 · answered by kathyw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thing you and hubby need to do is apologize to your son . I can't believe parents would say such hurtful, demoralizing things to their child. All parents want their children to be doctors or lawyers or engineers BUT we need to allow them to grow into what they want to be. A gift would be a nice gesture for your son, but you two have alot of damage control to take care of.
2007-02-24 23:09:34 · answer #9 · answered by mimegamy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As if you're his mum..you are LYING! I've read the sorts of questions and answers you've given (only the titles) but that is enough to tell me that you are lying.
Stop wasting peoples time!
2007-02-24 06:47:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋