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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here:

Why would I allow the child to have the privilege of a phone with her all the time (including at school) if she isn't showing that she can handle the basic requirements of her job (i.e. passing exams and putting forth the effort to re-take if she doens't pass the first time)?  She already has plenty of time on a home laptop.  I don't think she is "deprived" by losing phone privileges -- which for her is games/music on the bus and at school -- as well as when she is at home on her laptop.

Anxiety and depression???  Didn't WE all grow up without a personal entertainment device during the school day?  Did we all suffer from anxiety and depression as a result of boredom?[/quote]

So, to be clear, you don't want an answer to your question.  You want your choice validated.

Well, I'm not going to do that.  I think you're over-reacting for ONE C. You give a consequence for not following through on the re-take, sure.  Then you get her a tutor.  The time spent with that person, and doing extra work, will hopefully be enough to motivate her.  And you set forth a conseuqence IN ADVANCE about future grade thresholds so she knows what she's working against.

Honestly, I agree with PP that you sound SUPER controlling.  Good luck with that.  [/quote]

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