Proud mom! My son made the A-Honor Roll~How should i celebrate him?
@OnfireforJesus (500)
United States
January 19, 2007 2:18am CST
I really proud of him! He is in second grade and has always made A-B Honor Roll. But he really put in extra effort to make the All A's. How should I show him I'm proud.
4 responses
@StarBright (2798)
• United States
19 Jan 07
Congrats are in order. Be proud. If this is a really really special honor, then celebrate. Let him pick his pleasure. It may be as easy as going out for pizza or having a friend sleep over. But you may want to be a little careful about over celebrating with every report. You do not want to put undue stress on your child so he feels a failure when he falls below your expectations in spite of his efforts. Let him know that you are proud of him, period. Then let him know you are proud of his accomplishments also. Do you have other children? There is also a fine line you have to walk if your other children are not achieving at the same pace.
@OnfireforJesus (500)
• United States
19 Jan 07
Yes, i have a daughter a year older than him. She is on medication for ADHD. And is not on the same education level as other kids her age. I understand that perhaps i am walking a fine line, but my daughter needs so much attention and my son is always on the side line. Would it be horrible for me to do something special for him? How do i do that without hurting my daughter?
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@StarBright (2798)
• United States
20 Jan 07
That is tough. He may appreciate the extra attention from you. Rather than a huge celebration, he may like a little something special between his mom and him. I remember that being a very special time with my son when he was that age. I am a grandmother now, but he still remembers it too. We still talk about some of the stuff we did together - just me and him. Take him out for pizza or ice cream or something. Spend some time with him. That's your celebration.
@OnfireforJesus (500)
• United States
21 Jan 07
Thanks, I really appreciate your response. I actually had a special day for him. I let him have a friend over, and he wanted tickets to see the Harlem Globetrotters and got them for him. Again, Thanks.
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@Mommamea (1215)
• United States
20 Jan 07
I would find out if it is printed in the local paper and cut it out make copies and let him send it to relatives. Tell him you want everyone to know. Give him a special seat at the head of the dinner table. Make him a ribbon to wear to school that says Honor Roll student. This will encourage him to keep doing well. Our school prints it in the monthly letter that is sent home to all the parents and it is printed in the weekly newspaper flyer for our area. We have several schools in our area and the paper does it for all the schools.
@OnfireforJesus (500)
• United States
21 Jan 07
Hey, I really like your idea about the newspaper, but they don't do that here, although it is a very good idea. Maybe I should call and make the suggestion. We do have a school newsletter and as soon as the new one comes in, i will be making copies and let him give them to close family. I do want to encourage him to continue with the good grades and good behaviour. Thanks alot. Your ideas are wonderful!
@samson1967 (7414)
• India
19 Jan 07
It is natural for all mothers to feel proud when children achieve something great. But dont show him that you are proud, instead motivate him with your encouraging words, to secure A+.....
