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Children do not make any better decisions in general than we--their parents--made when we were their ages. It is the responsibility of the parent to help their children to make good choices, and to let them "fall down" when they make poor ones. We did it when they learned to walk, and we continue to do it until they become self-sufficient.
If the child is a minor, remove privileges. This is a life lesson. School is a necessity, and the child must learn that failing to apply himself to education will result in the loss of something dear to him.
While it might sound harsh, the most effective motivation I found to help my children make the right decisions was to ground them from electricity. They were not permitted anything other than a light in their room (I turned off the breaker serving their room and installed a breaker lock to prevent them from turning it back on). I encouraged them to read or write when they complained about being bored. *The longest they held out was two days. Kids are smart, and they learn fast that privileges are their pay for doing what they should and what is in their best interest.
If the child is in college and still lives in your home, treat him as a tenant--charge rent, charge for groceries and other incidentals, and charge for utilities. If they do not go to school, they work and pay their way just as everyone else must do. Now how they pay rent is negotiable. I offered the choice of cash or chores. My son chose to pay cash (which I saved and applied to his tuition when he changed his mind and returned to school).
It isn't our place to make life difficult for our kids, quite the contrary; but, it is our obligation to help them learn. If they choose to learn the easy way, great. If they choose to learn the hard way, well, it is their choice. We have to let them make their own decisions eventually.
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Is sending medicine in a child's backpack to school considered child endangerment in Virginia?
Most school systems have strict rules about children bringing medicine to school. It should be sent to the teacher with instructions. You should inquire at the school to determine the procedure in your school system. Child endangerment could be involved depending on the age of the child, type of medicine and how much was given to the child.Most school systems have strict rules about children bringing medicine to school. It should be sent to the teacher with instructions. You should inquire at the school to determine the procedure in your school system. Child endangerment could be involved depending on the age of the child, type of medicine and how much was given to the child.Most school systems have strict rules about children bringing medicine to school. It should be sent to the teacher with instructions. You should inquire at the school to determine the procedure in your school system. Child endangerment could be involved depending on the age of the child, type of medicine and how much was given to the child.Most school systems have strict rules about children bringing medicine to school. It should be sent to the teacher with instructions. You should inquire at the school to determine the procedure in your school system. Child endangerment could be involved depending on the age of the child, type of medicine and how much was given to the child.
Are there any daycare providers that offer services in the evening that will pick my child up from school?
There are several services that will pick up your child from school provided the school is in the same area as the daycare.
What school did Mark Hall attend as a child?
A school in Alabama, where he grew up.
What is a school voucher?
School Vouchers are checks that can be accepted by parents to send their child or children to a private school. This money is given to the parent or guardian by the state.
Is it child abuse if a parent said his child could choose what ever he wants and the parent does not let him go to the school he wants to go to?
Depends if the parent has said that the child can choose what he wants, if the parent has then it is recommended that the child is given the choice of the school that they get to go to
Can you pick up your child from school if other parent has primary physical custody?
You can pick your child up from school if you have joint legal custody. However, picking a child up after school is not something that can be left to chance. It should be arranged by agreement between the parents. You should be discussing this issue with the other parent. You should not be thinking of stopping by the school unannounced to pick the child up when there is a usual routine in place. Any time the usual routine will be modified the other parent, the child and the school should be notified in advance.
If custody is given up do you have to pay child support?
If you're the father
Why a traditional school is not good fit for a child who is behind?
If the child is already behind, the school has an obligation to teach on grade level, then the child will be forced to catch up or stay behind. The school has to keep test scores up for funding. If the child is behind, test scores are low, therefore the school must focus on the "performers" that bring in the funding.
Does a child given up for adoption at birth have any inheritance coming?
It really depends on the parent giving up the child but most likely not.
Can a 13year old pick up a sibling from school?
Depends on the school, but most likely only the parent or guardian can pick up a child from school.
What to do when a child is given to another partner who shouldn't have the child?
take it to court and back it up with facts of bad actions of the partner that shouldn't have the child
Should the school phone you to let you know if your child is not in school?
Yes.If a school does not have any reason given for an absence, they are required by law to contact the parents or guardians and confirm they are allowed to be out of school. This ensures that the child is never lost acount of, and if they are, that this loss is known as soon as possible.
