You're right bigcountry, I sure got my fill of answers, lol.

I wrote out a post before dinner and got disconnected before I could enter it. A good part of my post posed the very same concerns that you just did. After teaching my son never to miss church, school, or work unless circumstances dictate (e.g. illness), what happens when I suddenly change the rules? This opens up a real Pandora's Box in that he can say, hey, you let me skip for deer hunting, why can't I skip for this activity which I enjoy even more? I don't know that this would ever happen, but still, it's in the back of my mind.

As far as grades are concerned, I could set the requirement that he maintain his current average. But then again, what if he is a point away from maintaining it? Or a half a point? Sure I could say that there is no leeway, but if he misses by a slight fraction, there's the potential for some real bitterness about the whole thing.

As I said before, who knows the future and maybe this fear of giving him one day off is much ado about nothing. But still ...

Thats when you set him straight. Its about spending time with your boy. When your gone hell cherish those memories.

Oops, I forgot to add that we can probably put this whole thread to rest as everyone has given me their thoughts on the matter, which I really do appreciate. My wife and I have nearly a year to decide on what we will do regarding the 2011 season. Your posts will surely give us food for thought during that time. Thanks again. As a new member, I look forward to learning from you all.

Nope, just a slow day. Your statement sounds fine, so I guess you have no interest in this thread anymore. See ya:guiness:

But a person who says its no-one's business would never come on here as you and want to give advise or take any.

I would say tracker, you and your kids will be fine no matter if he skips or not. You know why? You actually take the time to think about this decision. My hats off to you.

Many folks don't.

The odds are..if your son is making As and Bs..he will pass the state test with flying colors..

WIth straight As and Bs he could take a few days off. A/B students are rare these days. Parents make A/B students..I appreciate those parents who work with thier kids.

No I stated early in the thread my views on the issue. It's just I find it amusing you keep railing on about it. People are going to do what they thinks best for their kids and your rants about child rearing on a hunting forum won't change that. Now feel free to post 30 more busybody posts.

:violin:

I might, or might now. Who knows really. Not sure why a person would care so much about this post if like you said, its no business of anyone but the parent. You seem rather defensive.

You need to relax. I see no rants, and if this is a rant, then you better not go out in public.

So, maybe you might want to answer. What if your kid wants to go skiing, or ice skating. Is this a good life lesson time to skip? Or go to a concert, or even an art gallery. Is your decision based totally as a hunting day? Or its just something you want to do, so its ok to skip. Thanks, See ya.

Is that good enough for all parents? Or should some seek straight A's? What level is good enough? why not a good ole mediocre C student? Just curiosity.

Good concerns you have,
And don't think there's a right or wrong answer,
That's between you your kid and the mrs.
I find grades not a very good indicator for reward,
Some kids naturally and easily get A's, while others work their tail off and get B's.
Should one get rewarded over the other? I can't answer that.