[lovemy6]

Originally Posted by kburch

I just went in to D's room to give him a snack, as he's been in there for a couple of hours for being a snot about everything.

He walked over from his bed and told me he's sorry for how he acted. He said, "I know it was my fault. I didn't ask to type up my report. My teacher said the highest I can bring my grade up is to a D. Maybe I can do some extra credit, if she has any. I should ask her, and then I might be able to get it to a C." Then he hugged me!

I told him I loved him and that it's a pretty natural reaction to want to blame others for your mistakes, but I'm glad he decided to take responsibility. I guess he might just live to see another day after all. LOL! (I'm such a sucker!)

I'm SO happy for you! What I wouldn't give to have that same conversation with my kid!

[WumblyTumbly]

At my school I would not be allowed to give him a zero if he turned in his work. As a matter of fact, there are accrediting standards that require we allow students to make up work (not necessarily for full credit, but to make it up.)

[aspenhall]

As for typing it up, can you check out a typewriter from the library?

or, can you make a login JUST for him that only has a word processor access?

I'm glad he's gotten the message and is no longer lashing out.