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[quote=Anonymous]I do a lot for DS (10) during the week, when his schedule is crazy tight.  We're no longer in DC, and this is his first year of middle school and the transition to a heavier study load, different classes/teachers/learning style, actual grades, plus manditory extra curriculars has been tough. I cover all meals, laundry, homework reminders, test prep, etc. He struggles with organization the most, and really is only barely making it even with all of my help.

On weekends, he has more leeway and responsibility.  Weekends are when he gets to decide when he wants to get up, what to make himself for breakfast & lunch.  How he wants to schedule his days.  I really try to keep all hands off during weekends so that he can recover from the week and learn non-academic skills like cooking and independently managing his social life & doing light chores (folding/put gas away laundry, dishes).

Now that first term grades are in, I've also dropped support for the classes he has done really well in, so that he can be a more independent student in those areas.[/quote]

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