Okay, so we understand the discipline when they argue and do things they are told not to do and all of that, and we feel your information will be helpful, but what do you do discpline whys when they are failing two of their main classes in school, how do you take privileges for that and for what period of time.
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Welcome to today's generations of kids. School is for anyone with half a brain and a desire to move out of the house. If he has neither, maybe he's right. Otherwise, he needs to change. Remember the transition from middle school to high school can be a big one for some kids- middle schoolers are used to having a lot of things done for them, and high schoolers have to fend for themselves more. Once he fails this year and has to go through summer school, he may change his tune. My brother certainly did, and he's doing great in college (living on his own in another state and everything). I'd definitely revoke driving privileges completely until his grades are acceptable (and to me, Cs are acceptable-nothing lower). If school's not for him, then neither is getting a successful job. There's no need for a car if you don't have any money to spend. Good luck!
And ask him what will become of him when he grows older. Be supportive of him though, and give him privelages to a certain extent. Make him respect you, himself, and others. Tell him even to just try his best. This may also be just a phase teenagers go through. You never know...
well try to boost his confidence like believe in him, and make him believe in himself and there is always that sylvan tutors advertised on tv. and make him study more. take his cell phone or whatever privilleges away until his grades get better.
I'd email Mark for some specific instructions on this one. Have you read the eBook? I don't think you're getting the best advice from others. No offense members.
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