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You sound like an awesome dad. This is the correct perspective on grades. I wasn't allowed to get Bs. There were repercussions. I think my dad just took the la
by mod 12y ago
You sound like an awesome dad. This is the correct perspective on grades.
I wasn't allowed to get Bs. There were repercussions. I think my dad just took the lazy route, and it's easier to take the teachers' word that your kids are learning than to make sure yourself.
When I talk to with-it high-schoolers I make a point to question grades. Nobody cares, so long as you pass. Grades are incredibly easy to manipulate, anyhow, as evidenced by the jaw-dropping number of absolutely clueless high-school graduates there are.
- JoeAltmaier 12y agoTo be clear, I don't mean to denigrate teachers. Teachers have tasks of teaching, evaluating and communicating that are not all done in equal measure. The grade can reflect noise in any of those activities. Its better to check yourself, than trust a one-dimensional grade. Nor to denigrate parents. There's enough to do raising children, monitoring their schoolwork is not the top priority for everyone. I've had the luxury of a good paying job in a first world economy.