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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. Will explore summer school. Not happy about paying for it, so she will need to get a job and finance it herself for any classes she fails as a final grade.

All of my other children (including older DD) do well in school. Dealing with a teen who is not academically motivated is exhausting. [b]I can't fathom not caring about being dumb[/b] ( or at least having grades that reflect not being smart). [/quote]

You say she's never been a good student. It sounds like you've long seen her as "the dumb one." I'm sure she's received that message loud and clear. Also, she's the lazy one. Over and voer again I'll bet she's gotten the message that she's a failure in your eyes. So why try?

When was the last time you complimented her? What traits of her's have you praised?

And have you specifically gotten her tested for LDs and ADHD? A child who has never been able to perform academically may be a child who was never able to perform academically. I know you feel she doesn't have these issues, but have you ever had her evaluated?[/quote]

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