2007-05-31 20:41:44 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Everything counts in a lifespan!! If they are not expected to excel and do to the best of thier ability now, why should they care later in life?.....kids are sponges....what they learn now, is what they will know later!!
2007-05-31 20:49:29 · answer #1 · answered by GIRL-N-THE CITY 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on if a "C or better" is HIS best. If he can do more than a C but isn't because he's lazy, then you should be riding his butt to do better. Grades don't really matter much in elementary school (don't tell my students that), but the concepts of hard work and intrinsic motivation are.
People often forget that a C is considered average. If a child is only capable of making C's but is trying his/her best, you can't ask for more. If, however, a child could easily make a B or an A with a little bit of effort, then A's and B's should be expected.
2007-06-02 16:01:07 · answer #2 · answered by elizabeth_ashley44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im in europe soo i dont know about the grade system but if i remeber i made all As through school NEVER BELOW A B EVEN ON A TEST!!! so to me i would get them a nice computor game like leap pad or jumpstart and maybe consider homeschooling if you have the time because that way you can teach other subjects but FOCUS on the ones that your child has a problem on and if a social subject or science then you can go take field trips!!! I did an online homeschooling that works greatly!!Its called Connections acadamy!!! But if you dont have time I reccomend an after school thing BUT NOT DURING THE SCHOOL DAY because the child will be humiliated.....
2007-06-01 01:46:25 · answer #3 · answered by NoName 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A "C" average isn't necessarily a good one. It's better to encourage better grades through tutoring or extra study time.
If the children are getting A/B's in other subjects, there's no need to put pressure on them. Positively reinforcing their behavior by giving them compliments and rewards for doing well in school goes a long way.
2007-05-31 20:46:09 · answer #4 · answered by mroof! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the child is doing the best they can I wouldn't pressure the child to do better. It only causes frustration for the child which leads to even lower grades. Every child is an individual and not all excell in the same things. Be proud of your child for who they are not for a grade on a reportcard.
2007-06-03 07:54:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you have to determine if the child is really trying to do their best. Are they getting C's because they've given their best effort? Maybe they are capable of better grades but are not putting in the work needed? Ask the teacher for recommendations if you feel the child can do better, tutoring may be available.
2007-06-01 02:04:49 · answer #6 · answered by Maria b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Encourage them NOT pressure them. You don't want them to quit trying to better themselves or feel like if they don't meet a certain standard then they are failures. Find out where they are having difficulties and maybe find a fun computer/internet game for them to play. Before long they will be getting better while having fun! Best way to teach children.....let them have fun while learning and they forget they are learning! :P
2007-05-31 22:14:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should require your children to do their best at all times. A C-grade is unacceptable, especially in America, our education system is horrible. Kids can learn more than they do, faster and more efficiently too. Elementary School is easy and they need to be encouraged to work hard. Pressuring them is wrong. Helping, guiding, encouraging and teaching are important. How is a child to succeed in life if getting by is good enough?
2007-05-31 21:12:39 · answer #8 · answered by Momofthreeboys 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not pressuring them but encouraging them to do more and get more involved in their school work.. Sit down with them and find out what the problem is. Whatever your opinion is about what grades you child should make pretty much determines how you help to make improvements.
2007-05-31 20:48:53 · answer #9 · answered by NA 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We tell our son (grade 4) that the grade received isn't as important to us as what he takes away from the lesson and how hard he is trying. If he is putting forth his best effort and learning, that is what is most important. However, if he isn't trying or just doesn't bother to turn things in, we do insist he do additional work or re-do the assignment. So much of what is learned in school is cumulative, and if there are gaps in skills and knowledge, it can affect future learning.
2007-06-01 07:30:02 · answer #10 · answered by tech_girl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋