Good Morning,

I normally don't write about my kids, but today I find it necessary.  I have two teenage sons who attend a very popular academic and sports oriented school - college prep.  I was discussing with my sons that finals week is coming and make sure they have all their assignments completed and ready to go.  My one son who is pretty gifted and takes AP classes informed me that he was missing an assignment when he looked at his grades on line.  I asked him why was the assignment missing and he said mom the teacher never asked for the assignment but I have it right here.  This led to a three hour conversation on accepting responsibility and thinking for himself.  I had to really let my son know over and over again! Certainly once was not enough! Never wait for the teacher to come to, you go to the teacher.  Hello my child...wake up!  Of course he thinks I am an over the top type "A" mother.   I bet you he won't do that again.   In life, we cannot wait for anyone to ask us if we need something, we have to go after it.   Today - be prepared to ask for what you want.  Go for it.  If the teacher does not ask for the paper today then go directly to the teacher!  I bet you will be glad you did and I know my son will!  Oh by the way, I am so not type "A"! 

 

Best,

Karla