Thread: How Do I Motivate My Son?
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Old 12-19-2007, 02:21 PM   #6
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It sounds like you are a wonderful parent and this is typical behavior for children in middle school. Middle schoolers start getting into socializing and grouping with their peers. Sometimes (not always) teachers give up. Sometimes if a child acts disinterested the teacher doesn't make it a point because she is busy with the one's that make her day easier. You (in my opinion) are doing exactly what you need to be doing.
Maybe he just isn't grasping something in the math, he may be hitting a barrier. Please don't get angry with him. It will only discourage him. Be patient and if he does something to make you angry you need to go think about it for a few minutes before talking to him. Both parents should gang up either. If he decides "I quit" then you are all in trouble. Good luck. I hope you get through to him
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