Q: “Should I let my 6th grade son with ADHD fail school? His grades were going downhill earlier this year; he tried raising them before schools closed and made a good start.
All of that work is now out the window and he has lost all motivation for continued virtual learning. I don’t want him to fail, but I can’t do the work for him.” — LisaHi Lisa:Thank you for asking this question.
It’s one that parents are asking me over and over again. It’s a tough one for sure. However, my answer is pretty simple: Yes, you should let him fail.Before I dive in to explain why, though, I need to ask if you’ve spoken directly with your son’s teachers to discuss your concerns.
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