Bright Minds, Poor Grades 1st (first) edition Text Only

by Michael D. Whitley

For any parent who has ever been told, "your child isn't performing up to his or her potential," this book has the answer. Renowned clinical psychologist Michael Whitley, Ph.D. offers a proven ten-step program to motivate underachieving children. This easy-to follow book identifies the six types of underachievers from the procrastinator to the hidden perfectionist to the con artist, and it presents the ten steps to help children succeed in school-and ultimately, in life.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction, Education, Self Help

Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Annm · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would have given this book a four, but for one thing. Every time he talks about what happens of you don't follow his method, or something very like it, je uses the words desperate and desperation. While I am sure that he has helped many families, not all methds work for allpeople, including his. The element of sales pitch in the book, while subtle, is somewhat disturbing.

That said, there are elements of his method that are realy quite universal, the key one being open, loving dialogue with your kid. As a basis for a method, that's as good a place to start as any.

I definitely learned from reading this book. I just wish he'd check his disaster language a little bit.

[Marci Lambert · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is a very good book and i highly recommend it. some key points are that underachieving kids tend to feel a lot of anxiety and create dependency with other people. they don't trust themselves to create success. he teaches a very positive, supportive way of helping your child create a plan for success that comes from within, and doesn't rely on rewards/punishment, tutors, changing schools, logic or any of the other things parents try to get their kids to succeed. it's really opened my eyes to some things i've done as a parent and i'm very optimistic about how we are going to change things.

[Valerie · Rating 3 out of 5]

The irony of being a teacher who read this book because of her own son is not lost on me.

[Anna Cuevas · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is great!

[Private Account · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant. I love reality.

[Maciel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book about the reality of underachievers and their families. I'm so grateful I found it. Every teacher should read it as well.