tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772007728322937980.post6723881420965273673..comments2023-04-15T05:20:05.582-07:00Comments on Bad Momma: RFA : How to Deal With a SmartyPants?Bad Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14416108087753867957noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772007728322937980.post-86164462459282659062010-09-17T08:23:09.896-07:002010-09-17T08:23:09.896-07:00That would be a tough one. When my son was having ...That would be a tough one. When my son was having so much trouble in high school, teachers and his therapist suggested we do just that... like him deal with the consequences of his own actions (or inactions). But... dang... it is hard to just let them fail. Maybe you could let him police his homework himself for one grading period (let his teachers in on what you're doing), and see if he can do the work without your influence. <br /><br />The added problem is how to handle the same situation with his brothers. Do you let them try the self-pace homework too? Maybe that could be the impetus for getting the older boy to do the work - being a good role model for his brothers.<br /><br />Tough call...Tara R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02993625193184914299noreply@blogger.com