How do you get the balance?
How do you get the balance? Great kid – Used to be outstanding in school – has the intelligence to do it – but is totally unmotivated. Can’t get him to do anything – Husband tells me it’s my fault. He has currently lied to be – told me he had movie club after school till 4:30 – got letter from school today – has detention at school till 4:30. I believed him – even offered to bake when he told me – how dumb could I be? How to I change his attitude? ``````````````` You’ve raised 3 issues here: 1. Poor academic performance – Refer to the recommendations here: “Emails From Exasperated Parents” (Online Version of the eBook) 2. Lying – Refer to the section “When Your Kid Lies” (Online Version) 3. School behavior problems – Use the strategy “When You Want Something From Your Kid” (Online Version) Mark www.MyOutOfControlTeen.com