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[quote=Anonymous]I think that because you've said it, you need to follow through. It may not have been the best choice for a punishment, but it was the choice you made, so stick with it this time.

Then I would have a conversation where I said something about getting out there and being social being great for him so you're not going to use that punishment again. But you are going to take the phone and cut off video gaming until all his work is made up.

But honestly, there really is something to be said for letting the kid fail and letting the chips fall where they may. This is anathema on this site which is so focused on intensive helicopter parenting but I think it's true. I also think the grading portals and focus on college is making the life of ADHD kids worse. If my kid fails, he has to take summer school classes. If his GPA sucks, he starts off at Community College. That's real life. I know it's an unusual perspective and requires a lot of faith, but I think it's true. I would also ask my kid how he planned to support himself at 18, if college is off the table due to poor grades. Because parental support is not indefinite. [/quote]

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