I am worried my child is not keeping up with his class.
Hello, how may I help you today?
assistant
Question
I am worried my child is falling behind in school.
user
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what makes you worried?
assistant
Question
His scores are not in line with where he should be.
user
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what grade is he in?
assistant
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He is in 4th grade.
user
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How is his report card looking?
assistant
Others
Ok. Average to below average. He has a good heart but he just doesn't like school.
user
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I can understand that. I hated school to. Have you tried talking to his teacher?
assistant
Reflection of feelings,Providing Suggestions
I worry that he is falling behind. I think he will be ok but I also worry about him. We have talked about a month ago. His current teacher is out with a medical condition so with remote learning and and her being out, it has been tough.
user
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I know how you feel of course you going to worry because that is your child and you want him to do his best in school
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
Yeah. Do you have children? Have you gone through this in the past?
user
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Have you recommended getting a tutor for him? No i have no children but i can understand where you coming from
assistant
Providing Suggestions,Reflection of feelings
We have gotten him tutors in the past and it helps. I am not sure I could do a tutor with COVID-19.
user
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you are right. Have you tried helping him with his work? Has he showed you his trouble areas?
assistant
Providing Suggestions,Others
I have. He has been ok with it but he gets frustrated when he gets pushed. I am trying to figure out where that line is and not upset him. Yes, we get progress reports and the areas he needs help in.
user
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i understand. have you had a talk with him about his progress in school and tell explain to him why school is important
assistant
Providing Suggestions
I have talked with him. I think I just need to be more firm with him. I just don't want the fights!
user
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yes being firm with a child will sometimes help them understand
assistant
Information
He can have huge blow ups. I guess I just need to put on my big boy pants and deal with it.
user
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also i remember when i was in school my parents did this thing to where they would reward me with a toy or going to my favorite place if i got good grades and that actually worked for me it made me want to do my work and get good grades. sometimes something like that will help with children and sometimes it wont
assistant
Providing Suggestions,Others
Ha! I just bribed him yesterday with a video game if he aces his upcoming tests. Thanks for your help!
user
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you should see how that goes and take it from there.
assistant
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