[vainchick5]

Originally Posted by pepe mint

you are absolutely right...and trust me, I have talked to my daughter numerous times about this since we got her report card a couple of weeks ago. I have been on her like stink on $#!^ about how important it is to pay attention, focus, and not goof off. and about how important it is to do good in school, and that means finishing her work before she does ANYTHING else. I have to say, I was a bit upset that the teacher didn't mention this to me BEFORE her report card was sent home so I could work with her on it...but as soon as it was brought to my attention via the report card, I was sure to put something in place to help my daughter to "know better". And I think that her having to sit for a very long time tonight and do nothing but catch up work made it hit home for her as well.

I just hate that it got to this point...I really think something should have been said to me a long time ago. I am a very pro-active parent...or I try to be...and if something is brought to my attention, I have always been very good about working on it and trying to correct the things with my daughter.

I absolutely agree with you