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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are in a similar boat, OP. Although, in some classes, I really feel that an "A-" should be the lowest acceptable grade.  I make exceptions for those subjects that I know DS finds more difficult.

Anyway, in those cases when I notice an assignment was not done or not turned in (particularly frustrating as he went through the effort to do it but just didn't turn it in!), I take the phone.  I figure he probably lost track of schoolwork because he was focused on other things.  Since he is usually focused on his phone and all that comes with it, the phone becomes mine.  Once he can show me that he rectified the situation (turned in an assignment or spoke to a teacher about getting extra help or something), he gets it back. [/quote]

I also want to add - for those that are going to come on here and claim that we should let the kids fail or not pay attention to their grades, just don't comment.  I was a driven student.  My parents were lucky.  They didn't know what classes I was taking or what my study habits were.  They simply received the "all A's" report card in the mail.  My DH wasn't the same student.  His parents still didn't take any interest in his grades (as long as he wasn't failing, they were supportive of him), but he always regrets the fact he wasn't pushed harder.  He finally got a hold of his organization and study skills in college and now has a Ph.D.  We both don't want our son to flounder until he figures it out.  We're going to help him get a hold of this thing as early as we can. [/quote]

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