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Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by JDMcQ, Jul 26, 2009.

  1. Jan 16, 2013 at 3:42 PM
    krap22

    krap22 Well-Known Member

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    Opinions are like assholes, everyone has one.
     
  2. Jan 16, 2013 at 3:43 PM
    SalmonTaco

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    Unavoidable truth.
     
  3. Jan 16, 2013 at 3:45 PM
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    :popcorn:
     
  4. Jan 16, 2013 at 3:47 PM
    krap22

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    I'm stuck, not sure what to do about my sons grades. He never tries in school and came home with a d- in science. I can't get him to understand the importance of school.
     
  5. Jan 16, 2013 at 3:48 PM
    AK27

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    Ahh sorry Adam, not sure I can be of any help with this one :eek:
     
  6. Jan 16, 2013 at 3:50 PM
    krap22

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    It isn't the first time we have had one of these conversations. I need to find a different tactic, because apparently the one I've used so far isn't working.
     
  7. Jan 16, 2013 at 3:51 PM
    AK27

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    Old school....break out the belt lol
     
  8. Jan 16, 2013 at 3:53 PM
    krap22

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    That has crossed my mind, but they seem to frown upon that these days. :notsure:
     
  9. Jan 16, 2013 at 3:53 PM
    xJuice

    xJuice My spoon is too Big!

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    Ah man. Science is the cool subject too!
     
  10. Jan 16, 2013 at 3:53 PM
    AK27

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    Unfortunately. :rolleyes:
     
  11. Jan 16, 2013 at 3:54 PM
    krap22

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    It makes it really hard. He is the total opposite of me. Science and math are my favorite. Not him.
     
  12. Jan 16, 2013 at 4:08 PM
    SalmonTaco

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    Wow that sucks Adam - how about some $$$ for good grades? Bribery might work.
     
  13. Jan 16, 2013 at 4:10 PM
    FrustrationFabTaco

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    no phone, no computer, no nothing :cool: then break out the belt/method of choice
     
  14. Jan 16, 2013 at 4:19 PM
    xJuice

    xJuice My spoon is too Big!

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    Yea, but unfortunately all I can find is a geologist.








    :D
     
  15. Jan 16, 2013 at 4:26 PM
    xJuice

    xJuice My spoon is too Big!

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    :laugh:



    Bummer. Are the meds not working as much as you'd like?

    :cheers:
     
  16. Jan 16, 2013 at 4:28 PM
    JDMcQ

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    Somebody say Gynecologist?
     
  17. Jan 16, 2013 at 4:29 PM
    krap22

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    I Dont think that I should have to bribe him for good grades. But his aunt said she would take him on a vacation if he didn't have any c's on his report card. He failed that.

    He did just lose his new tablet. I told him he can have it back when he can show me a report card without a D. He will also be grounded from all electronics.
     
  18. Jan 16, 2013 at 4:29 PM
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    :cheers:
     
  19. Jan 16, 2013 at 4:43 PM
    ImpulseRed008

    ImpulseRed008 Gone But Not Forgotten

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    I was gonna say bribery... find something he REALLY wants. My boys were like that... they had the ability but lacked motivation. They never got better until they were grown up :eek: :(

    What does he like? Find a way to make it fun :notsure:
     
  20. Jan 16, 2013 at 4:56 PM
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    He got a tablet for Christmas, that has been removed. We have tried to set goals and give him things other than money, but he just doesn't care.
     

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