Hi Dr. Laura,

Your recent intro about your math experience brought to mind a situation our 15-year-old daughter experienced last year, in 8th grade. She was in the higher math class and struggling. I got a phone call from her math teacher who explained the situation and was contemplating moving our daughter to the lower math group.

When talking to our daughter, at first there were tears. Then a determination set in for her to turn it around. She went to school early, stayed late and basically worked her tail off for 7 months! She received an A- at the end of the year and was quite pleased that her efforts paid off. The real bonus for her, and us, was in reading what her beloved math teacher wrote in her yearbook: "Caroline, you are an inspiration to me. You are the hardest working student I have ever had."

These words come in handy whenever she struggles with a new subject or concept. As a parent we are expected to love our children. Those 7 months I stood in awe of her. It was a life lesson for the entire family.

Sincerely,
Mary



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