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[quote=Anonymous]I'm the OP of this thread and I would like those who are casting stones at me, to please share how your kids performed in school.  I am surprised at how many people can't relate.  I do appreciate the helpful posters though.

FWIW- I did pose the following question to my kids this weekend without prompting the correct answer," Is it more important to get straight A's or to work hard/do you best?"  Both of the kids answered that doing their best was more important.

I just find that my older one in particular at times lacks internal motivation (outside of reading books) which is why I get so frustrated. She has very good standardized test scores also so she is obviously capable.  If she didn't have the ability to earn straight A's, I would understand and work with her to ensure she achieved to her highest potential. Taking away her ability to watch TV, electronics,playdates, and lecturing/yelling (I'm not proud of that part) works as motivation now.  She is more driven this year than she has been in the past- but she slips back at times.  I probably yell/lecture her about once every month or two.  It isn't like I am doing this on a daily basis.   I would be shocked if the people casting dispersions at me didn't yell at that their children at times too for whatever their hot button is either.

I do and will always hold my kids to high standards and will not make excuses for it.  There are always better ways of handling situations and I know I can do better.

I was really hoping to hear from other mom's whose kids earned straight A's whether they felt like they really had to push their children when they were younger or if their young children had an innate drive.

Most of my DD's friends are highly successful in school and I know that their parents are involved and push too.  DD and her friends also have very high EQ's too.[/quote]

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