You make the call

[Pete]

Last week Boy bombs a math test. This week he bombs a spelling test. I have told him over and over football is a game, school is real life.

So I just gave him a good ass chewing and he is in his room. Tonight is a scrimmage game and Saturday is a real game.

 

[lovinmaryland]

Last week Boy bombs a math test. This week he bombs a spelling test. I have told him over and over football is a game, school is real life.

So I just gave him a good ass chewing and he is in his room. Tonight is a scrimmage game and Saturday is a real game.

have him sit out tonight... if he doesnt straighten up what was it you said earlier oh yeah tell him you'll give him a knuckle sammich

 

[FerretRescue]

by sitting out wouldnt that have an impact to his team?

How about no cell phone, or grounded for a week?

 

[Pete]

I already chewed his ass (My ass chewings are substantial) and took away TV. He is going to spend the rest of this week and next reading and studying.

 

[Wenchy]

by sitting out wouldnt that have an impact to his team?

How about no cell phone, or grounded for a week?

and no TV etc...

Don't punish the team (yet)

 

[Pete]

by sitting out wouldnt that have an impact to his team?

How about no cell phone, or grounded for a week?

He is 10 he doesn't have a cell phone.

Yea his team is short players, very few subs.

 

[aps45819]

by sitting out wouldnt that have an impact to his team?

Yes, he should go to scrimmage and tell ALL his team mates that he'll be missing scrimmage and the game because he wasn't able to follow thru on his commitment to school and he won't be able to support the team untill he improves his performance there.

 

[Pete]

Crap I am not mad at him anymore I am going in the garage and hit my finger with a hammer. BRB

 

[aps45819]

Peer pressure is a wonderful thing.

 

[MJ]

He is 10 he doesn't have a cell phone.

Yea his team is short players, very few subs.

You can't sacrifice the team. Make him clean the truck too. You may as well get something out of the punishment.

 

[Pete]

Yes, he should go to scrimmage and tell ALL his team mates that he'll be missing scrimmage and the game because he wasn't able to follow thru on his commitment to school and he won't be able to support the team untill he improves his performance there.

Good idea, I could let him go and do that then let him play the second half.

 

[Pete]

Damn sunflower, you are harsh

 

[Mikeinsmd]

Sit him down and calmly tell him that if he doesn't do well in school, he won't be able to get a good job and won't be able to afford a house and will have to rent the rest of his life.

 

[cattitude]

I can't vote in the poll. I vote other.

 

[vraiblonde]

I do not think football should be a punishment for bad school work because I do not think one has anything to do with the other. I was always into cause/effect punishments.

He just needs to come home from practice and have you sit with him to make sure he gets the homework done. Make him do it in the kitchen while you make dinner - that's what I did with Doug. When he's done with the homework and the parental quizzing, it's dinner and on to the video games and TV.

 

[Wenchy]

When he's done with the homework and the parental quizzing, it's dinner and on to the video games and TV.

Do any children read for pleasure anymore? Is it all TV and video games?

 

[cattitude]

Do any children read for pleasure anymore? Is it all TV and video games?

All kids are different. Some read and some don't.

 

[cattitude]

I do not think football should be a punishment for bad school work because I do not think one has anything to do with the other. I was always into cause/effect punishments.

He just needs to come home from practice and have you sit with him to make sure he gets the homework done. Make him do it in the kitchen while you make dinner - that's what I did with Doug. When he's done with the homework and the parental quizzing, it's dinner and on to the video games and TV.

I agree..and take it a step further..make him sign an agreement that if he doesn't bring up the grade by xxxx, then xxx will happen. No video/computer time..tv...outside play...whatever.

 

[LusbyMom]

I vote no. If it was 2 test and this isn't normal for him and you have given him other punishement then to me that should be enough for now. If it continues then their should be harsher consequences.

 

[Patch Tuesday]

Last week Boy bombs a math test. This week he bombs a spelling test. I have told him over and over football is a game, school is real life.

So I just gave him a good ass chewing and he is in his room. Tonight is a scrimmage game and Saturday is a real game.

E. He's not to blame. He had dumb parents...