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Old 10-18-2013, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by RayinPenn View Post
Scenario:
-9th Grade Boy
-Hooked on the video games
-75 on last spanish exam...does very well when he studies
-C on science - (Lab partner, friend, great kid but academically challenged - doesnt help). I said I dont care how but find a way to get it done...

The wife learned of the spanish quiz via the online Highschool reporting..Was asked do you have spanish to study" Answer No? Wife 'fuming'.

Present Status: All electronics taken away

Yes I know its not the end of the world but Ive been throught that college choice process with the older one and good grades provide choices...

Thoughts?
Did you ever think that maybe this child is just AVERAGE.
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