Helping Your Child Succeed in School: Vol. 4--Identifying & Resolving Problems

Are parent-teacher conferences simply a litany of your child's problems? Are report cards filled with Ds and Fs? Is your child withdrawing from you, or showing new behavior problems? These are just some of the warning signs which should suggest to parents it's time to become more involved in their child's education. This video addresses many reasons for academic and behavioral problems, while offering practical solutions and tips. Most kids hit a rough patch somewhere in their academic career, and most often it's during their middle or high school years, when self-esteem is fragile and peer influence strong. Interviews, skits, and narration are used to clearly present the information, and although the dramatizations are at times hokey, the script is realistic and practical. A useful tool for any parent who has felt the frustration of trying to break down barriers concerning parent and child communication, this program emphasizes the overall importance of active involvement and feedback. Recommended. Aud: P. (E. Gieschen)