My son is struggling........... - Page 5

*Mindz* · 10-21-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Chemistry isn't fun. No matter what.

Well, not unless you're blowing sh*t up. Then it's freaking awesome.

How about different fires burn at different temperatures making different colored flame...Or why Coca-Cola can be used to clean blood, chrome and some other things that you would never think of?

Some of my favorite memories of chemistry, well that and making potassium nitrate paste. Good times!

PQ · 10-21-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mindz

My high school chemistry teacher loves working out (benches 500+ as a 5'8" asian guy). He loves hard rock, but looks nerdy as all hell with bigger arms then most people's legs.

He played guitar.

Now all I have to do is go to the happy place with padded walls and find him. lol

CynAgain · 10-21-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

Doesn't seem to be working for him. I'd rather see failing guitar and doing well in the rest. I would be fine with 52 or 62 in guitar. Or any other art.

Don't get me wrong, I like instruments. Just don't think they are needed in school.

um ~ it just occurred to me... 15 years old? failing classes? could there be a certain female(s) distracting him.

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FenwickHockey65 · 10-21-2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CynAgain

um ~ it just occurred to me... 15 years old? failing classes? could there be a certain female(s) distracting him.

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That too...

Believe me. It happens.

1320junkie · 10-21-2009, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

That too...

Believe me. It happens.

Or does he like Buicks..lol

FenwickHockey65 · 10-21-2009, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 1320junkie

Or does he like Buicks..lol

lordfriday2 · 10-21-2009, 11:03 PM

Hey PQ,

how many students are there per class? is it easy to get one on one with the teacher or is it lecture style? I would suggest seeing if you could find out if the teacher could 1on1 with him or if he is comfortable approaching the teacher and asking for some 1on1 instruction..

TaylorRyanSS · 10-22-2009, 01:44 AM

math sucks! and you really do not need it, at least for normal jobs

i didn't even have to take the SATs, I guess i took the easy way out and went to an art college haha

PQ · 10-22-2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CynAgain

um ~ it just occurred to me... 15 years old? failing classes? could there be a certain female(s) distracting him.

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Good eye. YES he has a steady gfriend for about a year and a half. I've curtailed that i bit allready.

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Originally Posted by lordfriday2

Hey PQ,

how many students are there per class? is it easy to get one on one with the teacher or is it lecture style? I would suggest seeing if you could find out if the teacher could 1on1 with him or if he is comfortable approaching the teacher and asking for some 1on1 instruction..

24 in the class.

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Originally Posted by Scrapppy666

I had the same problem and still do, shes still around after almost 7 years

Lucky for me she graduated 2nd in her class and is currently working on her doctorate in PT

You may have taken the easy way out and went with art school, first feel lucky you have the talent to do so and 2nd know that you will need to work your a$$ off to put your self above the hoards of art students now days. I started with my Associates in Graphic Design and now working on my BS in Media Arts & Animation..... which is a ridiculous 180 credits

another word of wisdom, if you are going for strictly graphic design, learn as much web coding, php, html, css, java, etc. as you can....

And PQ, 14-16 was pretty rough on me as well to keep focused. I had too many hobbies and a girlfriend which ultimately took away from studying time. I did well in HS, took a few honors classes up until my junior year when I decided I was going for art, why would I need AP Chem and Calc? Take a look at what your son does after school, how much time does he devote to homework, how much to playing the guitar, how much time texting or on the phone w/ friends and girlfriend(s) <<<<--- note the plural

bc we all know the ol' man wrangled a winnner

Bonnie

jrboyd_1980 · 10-22-2009, 03:56 PM

I can help as much as possible. If you want, you can email me his homework, with his work showing how he came to the answer, then I can use that to determine exactly what part he is messing up on.

Dan3 · 10-22-2009, 04:18 PM

I was good at math and all sciences, but I am terrible at explaining things to people who dont think like me, so I probably couldnt help much as a tutor.

PQ and those offering to help, you keep mentioning how it would be difficult to help him over the internet. I CAN help there. Skype/Yahoo Messenger/AOL Messenger/ MSN Messenger, and probably a dozen programs I don't know would enable this communication via microphone and webcam. Verbally and visually. I would look into that.

PQ, you may have mentioned it and I missed it but, Is your son testing well but not doing the other classwork? or is he just doing poorly because he doesnt understand the material?
If hes not understaning, you seem to have willing tutors who would do better than I. If he seems to just not have the proper motivation I would be willing to talk to him. I was an underachiever in high-school and it has definately hurt me afterword. My wife was an over-achiever and she can attest to how much it helped after school. My wife makes $85-90k/yr, I make $36k...
We're both 21, so maybe he would relate better than he does to what his parents say.

PQ · 10-22-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jrboyd_1980

I can help as much as possible. If you want, you can email me his homework, with his work showing how he came to the answer, then I can use that to determine exactly what part he is messing up on.

After I talk to his teachers, I will let you know. Thanks. For real. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Dan3

I was good at math and all sciences, but I am terrible at explaining things to people who dont think like me, so I probably couldnt help much as a tutor.

PQ and those offering to help, you keep mentioning how it would be difficult to help him over the internet. I CAN help there. Skype/Yahoo Messenger/AOL Messenger/ MSN Messenger, and probably a dozen programs I don't know would enable this communication via microphone and webcam. Verbally and visually. I would look into that.

PQ, you may have mentioned it and I missed it but, Is your son testing well but not doing the other classwork? or is he just doing poorly because he doesnt understand the material?
If hes not understaning, you seem to have willing tutors who would do better than I. If he seems to just not have the proper motivation I would be willing to talk to him. I was an underachiever in high-school and it has definately hurt me afterword. My wife was an over-achiever and she can attest to how much it helped after school. My wife makes $85-90k/yr, I make $36k...
We're both 21, so maybe he would relate better than he does to what his parents say.

I'll damn sure have him read this post. I'm much the same way as far as that goes. After this business we own, there is nothing to fall back on but truck driving.

PQ · 10-22-2009, 06:57 PM

BTW all you guys and gals.

I really and sincerely thank you for your advice and help. It tears me up that I can't help him myself. You guys are all awesome.

"prima"Donna · 10-23-2009, 12:23 AM

No, PQ, YOU ARE AWESOME!!!...you care enough about your son to go public on this forum with your issues with your son, not knowing what type of advice you may or may not get...
There are not always parents out there that care enough about their kids today to take any time out of their busy lives to find out what their kids are up to, especially in today's world and all the trouble kids can get into...
You and Bonnie are great parents and I'm sure with all the love and care that you have for your son, he'll turn out just fine...
Let us know what happens when you meet with the teachers and see what they have to say...
Good luck, we all care about our 'forum family'...

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10-22-2009, 04:18 PM	#67
Dan3 Captain of the Failboat Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USAF Seymour Johnson- Goldsboro, NC Posts: 405	I was good at math and all sciences, but I am terrible at explaining things to people who dont think like me, so I probably couldnt help much as a tutor. PQ and those offering to help, you keep mentioning how it would be difficult to help him over the internet. I CAN help there. Skype/Yahoo Messenger/AOL Messenger/ MSN Messenger, and probably a dozen programs I don't know would enable this communication via microphone and webcam. Verbally and visually. I would look into that. PQ, you may have mentioned it and I missed it but, Is your son testing well but not doing the other classwork? or is he just doing poorly because he doesnt understand the material? If hes not understaning, you seem to have willing tutors who would do better than I. If he seems to just not have the proper motivation I would be willing to talk to him. I was an underachiever in high-school and it has definately hurt me afterword. My wife was an over-achiever and she can attest to how much it helped after school. My wife makes $85-90k/yr, I make $36k... We're both 21, so maybe he would relate better than he does to what his parents say. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS - Imperial Blue w/Black Leather Interior Ordered - 22 June 2009 Produced - 10 August 2009 : #34143 Delivered - 25 August 2009

10-22-2009, 06:57 PM	#69
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	BTW all you guys and gals. I really and sincerely thank you for your advice and help. It tears me up that I can't help him myself. You guys are all awesome. __________________

10-23-2009, 12:23 AM	#70
"prima"Donna HWAY STR Drives: 2010 RJT VIN#7085 & 2014 CRT C7 Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 13,118 View My Garage	No, PQ, YOU ARE AWESOME!!!...you care enough about your son to go public on this forum with your issues with your son, not knowing what type of advice you may or may not get... There are not always parents out there that care enough about their kids today to take any time out of their busy lives to find out what their kids are up to, especially in today's world and all the trouble kids can get into... You and Bonnie are great parents and I'm sure with all the love and care that you have for your son, he'll turn out just fine... Let us know what happens when you meet with the teachers and see what they have to say... Good luck, we all care about our 'forum family'... __________________ ~ HWAY STR ~

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10-21-2009, 11:03 PM	#63
lordfriday2 Proud Owner! Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 877	Hey PQ, how many students are there per class? is it easy to get one on one with the teacher or is it lecture style? I would suggest seeing if you could find out if the teacher could 1on1 with him or if he is comfortable approaching the teacher and asking for some 1on1 instruction..

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jrboyd_1980 A ***'s Headache Drives: Everything Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,167	I can help as much as possible. If you want, you can email me his homework, with his work showing how he came to the answer, then I can use that to determine exactly what part he is messing up on.