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What to do if your parents are strict about grades?
How to Talk to Your Parents about a Bad Grade
- Don’t cave in to the temptation to lie.
- Get it over with as soon as possible.
- Imagine the worst possible outcome.
- Expect disappointment.
- Present an overall picture of your grades.
- If you have older siblings, ask them for tips.
- Show remorse.
Do good grades predict success?
Earning a good grade is not only a measure of subject matter knowledge or intelligence. Because grades are a composite measurement of student performance, they can be a better predictor of success than other narrow measures, such as IQ.
Is an S good grade?
*At selected institutions, a lower grade may be considered passing….Grading in universities.
| Grade | Letter Grade | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9–10 | S | Excellent |
| 8–9 | A | Very good |
| 7–8 | B | Good |
| 6–7 | C | Satisfactory Work |
Do your parents care about your grades?
All my parents care about are grades. Last report card, I got a C in math. I thought they were going to kill me. Whenever I try to talk to them about how I feel, they yell at me. My mom is not as bad as my dad. I know they care about my education, but they hurt my feelings.
Why is it bad to be obsessed with your child’s grades?
If the child believes that they are stupid because they are a C student, they will become a low achiever throughout life, no matter what their human potential is. Obsessing over a child’s grades and making that the determining factor for your happiness as a parent is a bad decision.
How should parents deal with children who don’t have the same characteristics?
Parents should strive to take their own egos out of the equation and instead focus on what the child needs. Just because a child does not have the same characteristics as their parents does not mean they are a failure that needs correcting. A good strategy is to encourage children to develop their own personality and voice.
What do parents do that can destroy their children’s self-esteem?
Here are the ten things parents do that can destroy their children’s self-esteem. Comparing Children to Siblings or Other Children Criticizing a Child’s Innate Abilities, Temperament, or Characteristics Teaching That a Child’s Dreams, Aspirations, and Goals Are Impossible to Reach Living Their Kid’s Lives and Planning Their Careers