Failing a Test.
A failing grade on a test should feel very disappointing and frustrating to your son and to you.
Why? What happened? You do not expect all A’s but you do not want him failing tests. Did he study enough? Does he not care? What is the problem?
Am I overreacting?
It is time to talk with your son. Listen closely to what he says. If he is lackadaisical, then there is a problem. No one likes to fail. He may be overwhelmed with the subject matter. Perhaps it is time to talk to the teacher or get him some tutoring sessions. However, if he is upset and says he tried but thinks “maybe” he did not prepare enough… and he says that he will try harder next time. Then you take him at his word and encourage him. We all learn by our mistakes.
In our guest bathroom we have a small framed verse that says:
Children need Love,
Especially
when they do not deserve it.
Author Unknown.
There you go. Another lesson for today. Now, go and love your son in your own special way. Some days are long but, trust me, the years will just disappear.
Love,
MarnaKay
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