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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. DD has never been that interested in getting great grades. She's solidly a "C" student and believes she's not capable of doing better. It's a cop out because when she gets a not so great report card, she buckles down and does better the next advisory.

The problem is that it doesn't stick long term. My DH and I have accepted that she's an average student. First report card this year was 2 B's, 4 C's and 1 D. That's typical. The newest report card: 1 C, 7 E's.

DD is 15 and a sophomore.[/quote]

OP, I feel your pain. We just had a very similar report card with one of our kids. I don't have any specific advice to give, but I feel what you're going through, and it is not pleasant!!!![/quote]

Whew!!!  Good to know I am not alone.  The DMV makes me feel like all kids are going to Ivies or Tier 1 or 2 schools and it's a relief to know other parents are also struggling with their teens lack of academic motivation.  I still feel like a failure though.  Just the other night I thought "did I not go over sight words in K enough?" "Why oh why did I ever allow TV watching during the school week?"  "She always knew academics were important, what happened?"....and then I cry myself to sleep.  I so want a do-over![/quote]

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