Do you reward Deans List?

Illyria
Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:54:38 +0000

Do any of you, short of saying “good job!” do anything to show your student how proud you are? We could write him a letter telling him just how proud we are, it doesn’t have to be a monetary thing…



We offer congratulations for achievements earned through hugs, smiles, simple words, and such. While we don’t offer material objects as praise, we do encourage our daughters to take a moment to breathe after extended periods of hard work and the encouragement may include a little extra spending (simple things, like a pizza and movie night with friends for younger daughter or theater tickets for elder daughter). For a child away from home, I might send things from time to time (concert tickets, day-at-the-spa certificate, etc.) to remind her to take a moment for a change of scene. I equate this sort of thing to office picnics – a good way to renew energy and refresh the mind.

Congratulations on your son’s work and accomplishments!