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Parenting Resolutions: Academics
The Problem: Slipping Grades
While every child can't be the valedictorian, almost every kid can learn to be a good student. Research also shows on one of the highest correlations to a child's school success is having parents who are involved (constructively, that is) in their children's education. A key is to de-emphasize your focus on the grade, emphasize a love of learning and work ethic and teach your child good study skills so your child can succeed.
The Resolution:
Create a plan with the teacher to remedy the problem, and then find a way to stay in touch and monitor progress. If a tutor is recommended, then consider hiring a high school student. Set clear expectations for doing homework each night.
Above all, emphasize effort--not the grade--and celebrate your child's success. Research finds that when parents put undue emphasis on grades, learning suffers.
Michele Borba's Parenting Resolutions for 2009:
Dr. Michele Borba is the author of over 22 books including 12 Simple Secrets Real Moms Know.
While every child can't be the valedictorian, almost every kid can learn to be a good student. Research also shows on one of the highest correlations to a child's school success is having parents who are involved (constructively, that is) in their children's education. A key is to de-emphasize your focus on the grade, emphasize a love of learning and work ethic and teach your child good study skills so your child can succeed.
The Resolution:
"I resolve to help my child learn his studies so he improves his grades and understands the importance of academic achievement."
Begin by setting up a meeting with the teacher and discover what's really causing those grades to slip. Is it poor study skills? A learning disability? Not doing the work, or inappropriate class? Create a plan with the teacher to remedy the problem, and then find a way to stay in touch and monitor progress. If a tutor is recommended, then consider hiring a high school student. Set clear expectations for doing homework each night.
Above all, emphasize effort--not the grade--and celebrate your child's success. Research finds that when parents put undue emphasis on grades, learning suffers.
Michele Borba's Parenting Resolutions for 2009:
Dr. Michele Borba is the author of over 22 books including 12 Simple Secrets Real Moms Know.
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