| I. Am. So. Angry. |
by Bastetsmuse |
2007-06-03 16:28:36 |
My kid apparently didn't understand that I MEANT it when I told her school was her #1 priority, and that not doing her homework really angers Mom.
I just started lifting restrictions and this afternoon I find out that she's blowing off the last English assignment of the year... due tomorrow. Yesterday she did NOTHING except watch television and today she was at a friend's house. I called to check on them and the friend said "I'm doing my homework" ... which flagged that MY child had some, too, since they're in the same classes.
I went and picked up my daughter (nearly 13), brought her home, and grounded her a3 for a week -- possibly to triple in time if that assignment isn't completed tonight. If she blows it off again, I'll cancel her birthday party, too.
I hate feeling like an ogre, but how in heck do I get through to the kid except by busting her perks and taking away her social life? |
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Was there a chance, however slim, that they were | by Phoon | 2007-06-03 16:30:54 |
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Nope. I checked that. | by Bastetsmuse | 2007-06-03 16:35:19 |
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When you're a parent, and you care, | by hadji | 2007-06-03 16:34:30 |
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I have a hard time understanding | by Bastetsmuse | 2007-06-03 16:36:41 |
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Boredom? | by Phoon | 2007-06-03 16:40:03 |
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in my case, i simply didn't think about it. | by jeff_uk | 2007-06-03 16:41:59 |
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My problem was "Idunwanna." | by Phoon | 2007-06-03 16:44:20 |
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Same here, one of the math qualifications | by jeff_uk | 2007-06-03 16:45:53 |
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My problem happened at Young Harris College, | by Phoon | 2007-06-03 16:52:57 |
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<Deleted> | <Deleted> | 2007-06-03 18:23:14 |
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Erm. Mods? | by Phoon | 2007-06-03 16:59:22 |
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Moderated: double post (n/t) | by purplepineapple | 2007-06-03 18:23:27 |
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Whats worse is when you DO the home work | by joecrouse | 2007-06-03 19:25:18 |
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School's not just about the academics | by sgrunt | 2007-06-03 19:41:42 |
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thanks for the encouragement )-= (n/t) | by joecrouse | 2007-06-03 21:01:25 |
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Hmmm... | by FST777 | 2007-06-03 16:49:50 |
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The biggest problem, AFAICT, is college admission. (n/t) | by Phoon | 2007-06-03 17:01:32 |
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Don't know the US system | by FST777 | 2007-06-03 17:04:59 |
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Ive never seen a college that looks much | by joecrouse | 2007-06-03 19:26:51 |
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If she was getting Bs, I'd not be so mad. | by Bastetsmuse | 2007-06-03 17:07:29 |
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How strongly are you encouraging college? | by Phoon | 2007-06-03 17:47:59 |
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Vocational ed | by Silverfire | 2007-06-03 18:16:15 |
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and you can charge her rent | by joecrouse | 2007-06-03 19:28:10 |
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proactive measures next time might be in order. | by jeff_uk | 2007-06-03 16:39:00 |
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My parents used to call my teachers daily. | by Phoon | 2007-06-03 16:41:04 |
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*ahem* | by MrTrick | 2007-06-03 16:53:09 |
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We did enough busywork in class to know. (n/t) | by Phoon | 2007-06-03 17:00:09 |
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Exactly. Vet school was the first time many of us | by josie_beller | 2007-06-03 17:54:05 |
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Yup..second semester of college hit me like a bat (n/t) | by Stuka | 2007-06-03 20:24:12 |
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I just did that | by KrakensDen | 2007-06-05 00:20:37 |
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you've just described ME | by Bastetsmuse | 2007-06-03 17:04:54 |
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Good point. (n/t) | by Phoon | 2007-06-03 17:06:05 |
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<Deleted> | <Deleted> | 2007-06-03 18:23:43 |
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Mods? I did it again! Argh! (n/t) | by Phoon | 2007-06-03 17:10:28 |
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Moderated: double post (n/t) | by purplepineapple | 2007-06-03 18:23:57 |
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She has a calendar....a planner. | by Bastetsmuse | 2007-06-03 17:04:01 |
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I never used a planner | by MatthewDBA | 2007-06-03 17:20:57 |
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I couldn't live without my I-book as a student | by josie_beller | 2007-06-03 17:56:31 |
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Not. But I don't think you will this way. | by FST777 | 2007-06-03 16:41:31 |
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Thank you. I appreciate | by Bastetsmuse | 2007-06-03 17:02:23 |
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Good move :-) (n/t) | by FST777 | 2007-06-03 17:03:56 |
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She cringed. | by Bastetsmuse | 2007-06-03 17:09:25 |
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Last advice: let her pass easily... | by FST777 | 2007-06-03 17:11:11 |
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'A' should be an accomplishment. | by Phoon | 2007-06-03 17:43:55 |
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Mine's still at her "sleepover" from last night | by voxwoman | 2007-06-03 17:10:55 |
