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    American Mom #1: "So, how did little Johnny do in school last year?"
    American Mom #2: "Well, he got 5 A's and 1 B. How did Susie do?"
    American Mom #1: "She got 3 Bs, 1 C and in one class her success was deferred."
    American Mom #2: "Aw, that's too bad about that last grade. She'll try harder next time around and give it that old college try and get a better grade next time!"

    Eesh. I hope the new PC trend in England of not issuing "failing" grades so the kids don't get demoralized doesn't wind up here in America. "Deferred success?" is that anything like deferred gratification? Wouldn't it be better to use bribery to get the kid to perform better? Being paid for good grades has worked in this country for a long time and fits in better with the instant gratification mentality most kids have today.

    Miulang
    Last edited by Miulang; July 21, 2005, 06:10 PM.
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