When your child’s report card comes home … are you pleased?  Or deflated?

Mom and Dad … how do you respond when you’re expecting A’s … and your kid brings home D’s?  Well, when the day comes … keep these principles in mind.

First, never step in to rescue your child!  Doing their homework reinforces their failure.

Second, if you notice a drastic and sudden decline in grades … look for a deeper cause.  There may be something wrong … such as depression or drug abuse.

And finally, if grades drop … don’t over-react by punishing poor performance.  Your child’s value surpasses a report card!  Stay on their team … and be the Mom and Dad they desperately need!

 

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