Corinna's post just proves that our expectations are all over the board.

My daughter has proven herself to be a straight A student, so that's what I expect. And I know, in my heart, that all students aren't straight A students. My expectations for my daugher are set on her past achievements. That's why my expectations are set so high. I watch her and know that she is not having to work overly hard to achieve straight A's, therefore, if she doesn't get them, then I will cut back on some things that I think are distracting her, in order that she spend more time on school work than on IM or cell phone calls with her buddies. Thank goodness, I haven't had to do that, so far. But her dad, and I, quiz her about how she is doing, constantly. We may not be in the same house, but our goal is the same, and it keeps her on her toes. It is important to her that she achieve good grades so that she can get into the college of her choice, one that will be tough to enter. I'm glad she has that goal in mind, as an 8th grader.

Much love and support to you,
Logan