I am so proud

Today was report card day for Ms 8. She earned two A-'s. These were her lowest grades. She got 4 A+'s and the rest were all solid A's. The behavioural stuff was all E's (Excellent). School work comes naturally for this kid but at the same time she puts in the effort. Talk about a positive message in terms of hard work = rewards.

We pay for grades. We have a system whereby they can earn around $300 a year. $80 of this needs to be used to pay for summer vacation, whether summer vacation is Disney or it's the backyard. It's the price of entry. The basic premise is that if you work hard in life you will be able to afford the special things such as vacations and special treats. If you do not, then these things will be few and far between. Right now, their school is their job. Ms 8 gets it. She will walk away with several hundred dollars spending money for her vacation.

I am very proud of her.