I'm a HS Counselor and consistently help parents in working with their teens. I encourage them to work with students in a positive way and that privileges should be earned (e.g., complete all class/homework before allowing teen to use computer for fun, no cell phone use until grades and/or attendance improves). The key is to foster cooperation and to encourage your children to make positive choices.
wendy loo 10/17/08
Well I need advice too on that. I would maybe think of an incentive, something positive he can look forward to that he really wants and will get if his grades improve. Such as taking him and friends somewhere fun, maybe even money, if you can afford that, or helping him pick out something he really wants. Instead of it being so negative, try to focus on a positive incentive. Hope this helps.
Mary W, WA 10/05/08
I took my sons phone grounded him from his computer, friends and no drivers license - until his grades are C's or above.... the and yet he still has two F's and two C's... F in math and F in metal shop... how do you fail metal shop. I need advice on how to motivate him to get better grades.
Fernando Romero, Lynwood, CA 12/10/08
wendy loo 10/17/08
Mary W, WA 10/05/08