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Originally Posted by fintstone
A mentor works very well for many kids. A slightly older, cool friend that is enthusiastic who can laud the benefits of school and set an example works well...if you can find them. Maybe a college kid. One good way to find the right person is by hiring the right tutor that meets those qualifications.
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Read through the thread and I like this post the best.
How in the heck your kid happens to find someone they look up to and want to emulate - I don't know.
Most of the time I think it just happens.
I had great parents, teachers, and peers, but what made the most impact for me (looking back) was a kid who had his act together and most of it had zero to do with excelling in school - he just always said and acted the right way.
Can't place a high enough value on that.
Good luck!