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Originally Posted by Magritte25
You have time to revamp your reasons for studying and working hard. BISS hardly ever works.
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What I know now about parenting and what I "knew" before I had her is totally different so I'm sure I'll come up with something better.
Watching my daughter grow up the short time I've been a parent has made me realize that we can only do our best to guide our kids where we would like them to go - whether it be academics, sports, or just trying to calm them down after a full on tantrum at Target.
Having taught underprivileged kids and coming from a family who valued good grades, I totally see how important a parent's influence is on a child ... but so are outside influences like their friends, interests, and even having a really good teacher to inspire them. I had a good relationship with the parents whose kid did well. They were on their butt about finishing homework, practicing their multiplication tables or whatever assignment it is that I had for them that day. The ones that did bad lied to me, forged their parents' signature on grades, and parents had very little involvement in their child's education.
I guess my suggestion is be as involved in their education as you can. Your child's teacher should be your ally - especially if their are a good one and if they aren't, then you need to take a bigger role. There are plenty of celebrities who have made it big and have had very little education so success isn't always a good motivation, IMO. They need to want to succeed. My motivation was always b'c I wanted to make my parents proud and I also had really nerdy friends.
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