Grades go both ways

By tomandjerry - 21/05/2009 04:35 - United States

Today, I was scolding my 8 year-old son because he was getting bad grades in school. I told him that he should get straight "A"s like his friend Ceejay. He told me that comparing him to Ceejay was unfair. When I asked why, he said, "Because his dad is actually smart." FML
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TomJones42 0

There's no need to compare to the other kids in the class. What if the kids parents do everything for him? Tell your child to do what they can do, don't push them to be something more than what they are. YDI. And #2, scolding doesn't necessarily mean hitting.

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redbluegreen 40

You don't compare your kids to other kids. It's unfair and incredibly rude to your child. If he's not getting A's, maybe something else is up. Maybe CJ's dad actually helps his kid with his homework? And your kid's 8 years old. They don't even get letter grades yet I don't think. You should be encouraging him.

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pacificriot 0

never compare your kid to someone elses. thats just horrible. ever think about what your 8 YEAR OLD son was thinking as his FATHER was dumping on his life for being himself? hes in elementary school! he should be allowed to have fun dumbass at least he has a good sense of humor and wit

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TurtleGenius 0

YDI and FYL. I want to do just YDI, because you really deserved that, but also FYL because I can't help but feel bad for you.

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Radclaw1 3

you deserved that. I get yelled at for my grades and lowered my self esteem. screw you

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bladebeast 0

i side with the father and you are all hypocritical assholes because the kid said the same thing to his father so why don't you guys actually finish reading the damn story and think for a moment

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bladebeast 0

and seriously, everyone compares people to others so don't think you are all innocent of this because your not, everyone does it no one is perfect get over it and stop with this whole holier than though bs act

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THE_A_TEEN 27

From what I interpret from your comments is that you're some self-glorifying, pompous jackass who claims he's smarter than anyone else, thinks scolding an eight year old is good parenting, and thinks going to a prestigious high school makes him the god-damn Buddha.

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_mcs_ 0

You shouldn't really be comparing him to his friend. If he is trying his best, you should be a proud parent.

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Cantabguy 0

Yes bladebeast, everyone compares people to other people, but parents should not compare their children to other children. Not only can it make a children feel inadequate in the eyes of their parents, but it can mess up their self-esteem for life. You are 16 years old. What makes you think you have any understanding of parenting? I only hope you develop a lot before you have the opportunity to have children yourself, otherwise any children you do have will be ****** up.

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