My son think he will still go on to the 7th grade after not doing any of the work asked of him what do u think

Question

He do not listen to me and his mom allows he to do what ever he feels. No inforcement. Retention letter sent home all year. There is a month 1/2 left he stills think that he can change now and pass. The Kicker... as I type, instead of doing learning work he is watching me type. So sad so sad

Answer 1

let him fail and let him see that education is really important to a young child

Answer 2

LMAO!!!  He is just one of those children that have to learn things the HARD way, and the really sad part is that he will probably grow up to be one of those adults that have to learn things the HARD way!!!!!!

Answer 3

Well, it doesn't matter what we think. Are you going to support the school in retaining him? Has his quality of life changed with the news that he is not doing his work, ie restrictions of privileges? Does he understand the work? Is there some reason he is not doing it (reading difficulties, or needing glasses)?

Answer 4

i am a 6th grader going on to 7th and last semester i did the same thing and slacked off. nearing the end if the semester i went to the guidance councilor and she helped me advise a plan. my plan was to go home and rest for 10-15 min. then start on homework, any questions i did not get i ask my mom. you need to sit him down and just talk with him and send him to the guidance councilor

Answer 5

As of now there's no way he can make it to the 7th grade next year anyway. Let him flunk this year and he can learn the hard way.

I do have to ask you why you weren't getting on his case and making him work.

Answer 6

Have you told him how important a good education is?  From the typing and me trying to read what was typed here he may not be getting the help at home he needs.  Unfortunately many schools although they threaten retention will not follow through with it and the students know it. Wouldn't want to give them low self esteem.

Answer 7

Send him to a place like Kumon or Sylvan. You need to also have a serious talk to your child to learn to apply himself.  He obviously wants money and if he doesn't get an education, we might have a low paying job, he doesn't want that! Take away some privileges (ex: computer, phone, TV). It's time to be assertive, don't let your child think failure is OK.

- mariah

Answer 8

schedule an appointment with the principal, teacher, your son, and both parents.  be sure that every one understands the rules and all agree on the consequences for uncompleted work.  you must all show a unified front.  spend more time talking with your son.  get rid of the TV.