Think about the last time you opened your son or daughter’s report card. Do you remember how you responded to their academic performance?

Whether you saw straight A’s… C’s, D’s or F’s… you had a choice in that moment about how to value your teen. See, grades are important. But we can’t forget that marks don’t determine a child’s value. Their worth is not measured by their GPA. And while it’s important to do well… it shouldn’t overshadow our relationship.

My challenge to you is to look at the next report card… take a deep breath… then encourage your child in whatever way possible. Help ‘em work hard at school… but be sure they know that you’ll love them no matter what … whether A’s or F’s… or anything in between.

 

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