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OK Rich, lets have a what-if to you. You have a daughter that is 10
years old and in the fifth grade. First to Fourth grade she carried
a average to a little below average grades. She has never really
cared for school.

You and the family are in a new house and new school. She is making
new friends, some you don't really care for (but give her a chance).
First quarter conference comes up and teacher says "Your daughter
is causing problems in the class room." During the second quarter,
the principal is calling, "Your daughter has been in a fist fight."
At home you notice a difference in her behavior. And her grades
have dropped to D's and F's.

As a parent (most parents anyway) you try to explain that school
is important for your INDEPENDENT adult life. Jobs don't come
easy with below average grades. You must learn the basics of Math,
so the upper grade math classes are not as hard.

You have asked her why she has changed so much, and all you get
is a "I haven't changed!" She actually doesn't see it. 

Honestly Rich, I am asking... As a parent to this girl, what
would YOU have done? I am not asking for advice. My husband
and I handled it with great results. 

		Patty Kerr
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