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    So he got his momma's brains...
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    Quote Originally Posted by hjmick View Post
    So he got his momma's brains...
    Did you see that video? Better hope he doesn't have his daddy's "looks".
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    That is excellent, Jim!

    He looks to be a pretty busy lad right now.

    My boy had the same classload as that for 4 years
    with all sorts of AP courses.

    My head was spinning when he took Calculus in the 9th grade, wondering
    where he got the aptitude. Certainly not from me!

    Now he is going for his doctorate in Physical Therapy.
    I have lost my mind. If found, please give it a snack and return it?

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    Much thanks to everyone!!

    I believe the "P" is for pass, like Kath said. Less congrats go to me and more so to the kid who is just smart as hell. I won't claim to be some great parent that sits with him for hours and what not. But I DO make sure things are timely, he does his homework, goes to a good school, gets makeup when out... all the correct things. He took it and is running with it so far. I'm happy, and hopefully it will continue into college.
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    So the kid is cool and smart

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    Quote Originally Posted by jimnyc View Post
    Much thanks to everyone!!

    I believe the "P" is for pass, like Kath said. Less congrats go to me and more so to the kid who is just smart as hell. I won't claim to be some great parent that sits with him for hours and what not. But I DO make sure things are timely, he does his homework, goes to a good school, gets makeup when out... all the correct things. He took it and is running with it so far. I'm happy, and hopefully it will continue into college.
    If the kid is in high school and parents are sitting with him during homework, something is most definitely wrong. LOL! Those days should be over by 4th grade. Kids aren't in AP courses if they don't have some sense of self-discipline.


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    [QUOTE=jimnyc;845580I won't claim to be some great parent that sits with him for hours and what not. But I DO make sure things are timely, he does his homework, goes to a good school, gets makeup when out... all the correct things. He took it and is running with it so far. [/QUOTE]

    This is basically what parents need to do. You encourage your kids to get things done and do them in the correct manner. Guidance and participation are the majority of the battle.
    It's not just about "being smart." I've seen a lot of smart kids underachieve because they are not properly engaged. Parental guidance is essential.

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