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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here:

Why would I allow the child to have the privilege of a phone with her all the time (including at school) if she isn't showing that she can handle the basic requirements of her job (i.e. passing exams and putting forth the effort to re-take if she doens't pass the first time)?  She already has plenty of time on a home laptop.  I don't think she is "deprived" by losing phone privileges -- which for her is games/music on the bus and at school -- as well as when she is at home on her laptop.

Anxiety and depression???  Didn't WE all grow up without a personal entertainment device during the school day? [b] Did we all suffer from anxiety and depression as a result of boredom?[[/b]/quote]

You don't get it.

The anxiety &/or depression wouldn't be the result of boredom from not having her phone, it would be the result of knowing that if she can't get certain grades her mother (&/or father) will be angry & disappointed in her. Of course she needs to know that choosing not to retake a test she failed when she had the opportunity to do so was not okay & that there will be negative consequences at home if she does that again. It is even more important that she know, however, that as long as she puts forth her best effort -- including taking advantage of any future test retake opportunities -- you will never be angry or disappointed in her if she fails a test or gets a C (or even a D or F) on her report card but will instead still be proud of her effort & hard work.

Oh, & I agree with those who are suggesting that you get your DD a tutor if possible. I would contact her teacher to see if s/he has any suggestions for who to hire & also to set up a meeting between you, your DD, her other parent (if applicable),  & her teacher so you can all work together to come up with a plan to help your DD who -- failure to retake the one test  aside -- is obviously struggling in this particular class right now.

-NP[/quote]

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