A successful parent is a parent who figures out a way to get their children
to be the best they can be. An almost impossible challenge for any parent. In
most cases, we can only hope to do our best for each child.
My favorite approach is the responsibility approach. It works is like this:
[Step1], convince your child that you feel responsible for their results in
school. Make sure they understand that when they fall short of the mark, you
intend to be there and work with them as long as it takes to get them where they
need to be. [Step2], make sure you follow through with the plan.
For example, suppose your child gets a poor grade in reading. Can you imagine
what would happen if you started spending four or five hours on Saturday and
Sunday listening to them read. I guarantee you , they will get motivated fast,
and improve their reading grade.
I get a real charge telling my son that I am not punishing him for his poor
grade, I am punishing myself for letting him down.
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