We cannot say this enough!

“Did you turn in all of your assignments today?” 

As of the fifth grade, some schools believe children are mature enough to be punished for not turning in work on time. The result from one missed assignment (which gets a zero grade) could pull a students “A” average down to a “B” average. 

 Guess what? My kid is not mature enough, and most likely yours are not either. This is something we as parents need to watch closely. The easy way is to get in the habit of asking the question everyday. “Did you turn in all of your assignments today?” Usually this is all it takes. If not, don’t let it slide. They absolutely must learn this lesson. Believe me, this is as important as potty training. 

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Email: DaddyDennis@TeachMyKid.com , or Write to: Daddy Dennis, PO Box  5260, Moore, OK 73153