[PHSForever]

That's exactly what PHS expects. He's going to take away the things that teach them teamwork and discipline and let him keep his car and cell phone. The heck with the team. PHS do you really believe intelligence isn't inherited nor athletic ability.

Of course some people do inherit intelligence, just like some inherit athletic ability. But also, I've seen tons of stellar athletes have kids without a lick of athletic talent as well as smart parents having kids who are a bit "dim" for want of a better term. I'm not at all a big fan of that kind of strong consequence for not living up to academic standards, that's why I've stressed to my kids that I mean business. They have NO doubt I will do it, and they have maintained the grades. Now, if something were to happen like an extended illness leading to a grade drop, etc., I'd understand and be more lenient. But kids have to know there will be consequences and you have to stick to your guns about them, for them to learn to prioritize. I've always explained to them that maintaining your grades is also something your teammates depend on you for as well, not just being present on the field of play.

If you will re-read my other posts, in one of them, I did say taking away the car, cell, computer, etc were also on the table. Let's say an 83 is a B, and one of my kids brings home an 82 because of one bad test, etc. I'd take away the cell/computer/tv, etc for the immediate time being with the caveat that the next test result better darn well show progress or the next step kicks in. Incremental punishment like that will keep me from having to levy the heavy one.