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class and doesn't do homework. He
seems undisturbed by low grades. She
cuts classes.
They are, in a word, underachiev-
ers. But that word, overused and not
exactly specific, can mean a varier), of
things to different parents and educa-
tors. Basically, however, we under-
stand it as the big gap between a
child's potential and performance.
But that covers the difference
berween high IQ and low grades: it
doesn't cover the potential causes such
as family environment, relationships
with peers, health, emotional issues,
learning disabilities, cultural differ-
ences, drug use and the school envi-
ronment.
Ruth Peters, a Florida-based child
\— and family psychologist affiliated with
Sylvan Learning Centers, has devel-
oped a list of tips for parents who are
trying to find ways to motivate their
child:
• Identify motivators and motiva-
tional barriers. Take a look at the
school and the home. Is a family
problem such as a divorce or sibling
competition or peer pressure at school
•
interfering with your child's ability to
• concentrate?
Can you identify rewards or privi-
leges that would be incentives to your
child? Have you had your child rested
for learning disabilities like attention
deficit disorder?
• Help evolve behavior and attitudes
about school. Develop a study routine
and implement a daily assignment
sheet with columns for homework
assignments, quizzes/tests, long-term
projects and behavior ratings. Your
child should complete the columns and
ger his/her teacher's signature.
• Reward your child with praise,
encouragement and prizes. Take
advantage of casual time during
meals, riding in the car or doing
errands to talk to your child about
school. Congratulate him or her on
accomplishments and establish
rewards - such as privileges or small
tokens - to reinforce the behavior.
• Implement negative conse-
quences. When your child does an
unsatisfactory job due to lack of
effort, take something of value away.
Help your child understand the other
side of rewards are negative conse-
quences.
• Seek outside counsel. Meet with
your child's teacher and/or guidance
counselor periodically to ensure that
you are all working toward the same
Have you ever announced your child's birthday to a congregation?
Do you know what it feels like when they sing, "Siman Tov, Mazel Toy: on your anniversary?
When was the last time you were called to the bimah?
At Congregation Beth Shalom we are conservative in denomination only.
The spirit of our weekly service is embracing, warm, and inclusive.
Children are encouraged to participate.
So are you.
Sample our Shabbat service on August 29, September 5 or September 12, 1998.
If you enjoy the service, pick up a certificate that day for a year's free membership*.
Let Congregation Beth Shalom be the synagogue you call home.
- Congregation Beth Shalom
14601 W. Lincoln, Oak Park
Call (248) 547-7970 for complete information
.*Free special Friendship Membership limited to first time members only and does not include discount for Religious School.
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