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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] I talk to my kids about getting straight As, doing your best, and how important it is to work hard at school.[/quote]

That's a good message and attitude to instill, but I would be cautious about insisting that kids get straight As; that can be a lot of pressure for a kid, as at some point most kids will come up against a very hard class where they may honestly be doing their best work and still get a lower grade. I was a bit of a basket case in high school when I realized that no matter what I did, including tutoring and studying for at least 2 hours a night doing extra problems, I was still only pulling a B- in geometry.

I tell my kids that they must EITHER get the best category of grade possible (an A) OR be honestly doing their best possible work including seeking additional help. If they are doing neither of these, then obviously a bad grade is unacceptable, but if it's clear they are honestly trying and still pull a B (or maybe even a C but that would have to be majorly extenuating circumstances) then that will likely be acceptable in our family.[/quote]

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