After never making a grade below a B in elementary school, my son brought home Cs and Ds on his first report card from middle school.
2007-09-27 12:50:47 · 10 answers · asked by Joey G 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
Instead of punishing him you should try to find out why he's getting bad grades first. For example is he having a hard time understanding the work, is he not motivated, or perhaps just having a hard time adjusting to middle school? Then try to help him or get him the help he needs to improve his grades once you know what the problem is. I definitely don't think punishing him will help the situation, unless he just isn't taking the work seriously. If he isn't then limiting or taking away some of his privileges might be a good idea.
2007-09-27 13:04:11 · answer #1 · answered by Chihiro00 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm an eighth grader and i don't hate six graders but here are some possible reasons on why your eighth graders do: - They are jealous because you guys are still young and you can live your lives freely without as much homework. - Maybe its because some sixth graders they know act like they are the best (in other words acting top s***) - Perhaps its because of the age difference like how brothers and sisters act together. I cant think of any other reasons but that. I hope you can solve this problem. If not hold your heads high and ignore the eighth graders. One day you will be in the eighth grade and lets hope that you don't do that to the sixth graders. ^^ Good Luck.
2016-05-20 02:36:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you really think poor grades deserve punishment? What will that accomplish? Poor grades need help - perhaps a little extra coaching or some professional tutoring. But punishment Come on -- these aren't the dark ages.
In fact, what is likely happening is that your son did well in elementary school, but it was a smaller school and there was less competition. Now he's working at the same level, but there is more competition and there are more kids whose grades in elementary school were better than his. So his marks appear to be down, though in fact, they are just about at the same level as they were in elementary.
What you need, dear parent, is a course in actuarial and statistical sourcing, referencing and comparison.
Ease up on the kid. Be a little more positive and if he wants some tutoring, call on Kumon or Sylvan or one of the many professional groups that offer that service - don't do it yourself, because you obviously don't have the right frame of mind or the awareness to give him what he needs.
2007-09-27 13:13:02 · answer #3 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Discipline. Decide the course and stay with it. Notice I didn't say your sixth grader decides.
You have choices. Rewards for good grades.
negative consequences for low grades.
positive -- pizza and cokes hamburgers and chocolate.money, time outs with friends, items of clothing, cell phones,
TV programs, music is a biggie,
negatives removing tv, skateboards, money, going out with friends to the mall, special clothes(don't buy)
time outs--staying home and doing homework on weekends.
Tough isn't it. But it is the key to getting kids to do their work. Some aren't motivated because they know parents will give in. And that's the secret, be nice, but never give in.
they will " hate" you for a week or so, you can handle it.
I have seen students grades go up two grades and this can be a motivator too!
2007-09-27 13:04:04 · answer #4 · answered by wpepper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he is having a hard time adjusting. Dont punish him yet. Try to help. Have him write down his assignments everynight and then check before bed to make sure has done them all. Attend conferences so you know exactly why he got those marks and what he can do to improve them. Go over his assignments with him to make sure he is doing it right.
If he is delibrately trying to do poorly. Tell him no TV or internet until his grades come up, but otherthan that, see if you can help him.
2007-09-27 13:31:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't let him watch TV or play video games or anything like that on the weekdays. He can do it on Fridays and Saturdays, but during the week he is supposed to focus on school. Don't act like it's a punishment (even though it is for him), act like he can't handle these "distractions" until his grades improve. And make sure to tell him that when they do, he'll have full priviledges again.
2007-09-27 13:00:00 · answer #6 · answered by decoratedemergency 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't punish him just yet. If this is his first report card form middle school, then maybe he's having a hard time adjusting. Talk to him about it and she what he says. If he says that all the teachers just hate him, he might be lying, but if he says he's been having adjustment issues, he's probably telling the truth.
2007-09-27 12:55:57 · answer #7 · answered by Massiekurqueen 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First year of middle school is a big adjustment, i'm not sure i'd punish. Think i'd offer help and be available to talk... might be all he needs. Limiting times of TV usage, computer usage and video games might give him more time for studies.
2007-09-27 13:02:57 · answer #8 · answered by marycontrary9 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should never 'punish' someone simply for getting poor grades. (that will only destroy your relationship) You should however encourage them to take their studies a little more seriously. You should find creative ways to remind them of the importance of a good education.
In this situation, positive reinforcement will be much more productive than negative.
2007-09-27 12:56:11 · answer #9 · answered by megalomaniac 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
take away videogames cell phone and make sure he comes home from school right away
then get a tutor
tell him till he gets b's or a's then he'll get everything back
2007-09-27 12:56:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋