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[quote=Anonymous]Hi, Op

First, I wouldn't worry about seventh grade.  But, I would be concerned that something is going on and that why it appears that your DC doesn't care.  Sometimes when a kid is bright,, but disorganized he can get along until middle school where it gets tougher and you need to be organized.  Perhaps he has a learning problem or executive functioning or ADHD ( inattentive) and he decides to give up to protect his feelings.  I know this because I was this way.  I thought I was dumb and then if I didn't study it was because I didn't care.  When I did poorly it confirmed ( to me) that I was dumb!  Rinse and repeat...

So, if I were you I would find out if he did have any learning problems and then go from there.  Ultimately, you can't make someone care about their work but, you can say and show life is very difficult for students who do not graduate high school at the minimum.

Maybe if he learns he isn't stupid he will want to try again..which is what you want.

Good luck![/quote]

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