Posted by Kath on January 13, 2008, at 21:17:06
In reply to Re: I'm off to a bad start in school, posted by Deneb on January 13, 2008, at 13:34:09
> My Mom can see I'm getting overwhelmed right now and she told me I can hire a tutor if I need to.
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> I think I need someone to go over the material with me. I don't study well on my own. It really helps to have someone show me and tell me things out loud.1) Your Mom says okay. GO FOR IT!!!!!
You don't need your sister's okay or approval Deneb. You don't even need to inform her of your decision.2) You just said it helps to have someone show you & tell you things OUT LOUD. GOOD - you've identified your learning style. Online tutoring doesn't seem to meet that style to me.
3) The best kind of tutor is an objective, emotionallly uninvolved person, in my opinion. Since there's pretty-well always 'stuff' between sisters, I really question that as a choice.
4) Your Mom said it was okay, so I'd say don't worry about the 'keeping it in the family' part.
5) Sometimes I've found it best to protect myself by not giving alot of details to people unless I feel safe. (obviously I feel safe at PB because I sorta tell-all)
You might want to consider not talking about this type of thing with your sister & aunt unless you feel they'll support you in doing what you KNOW (or even believe) is best for you. You know yourself best Deneb.many hugs, keep us posted, luv, Kath
PS - if you already asked your sister, you can change your mind. YOU ARE ALLOWED TO CHANGE YOUR MIND.... we all are!!!
You can say that you've decided to have someone who's available 'in person' immediately, as you need help immediately & your learning style requires one-on-one 'in person'.
xoxo
poster:Kath
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