here's a update...DS has been very receptive to specifics like underlining the key word but has not adapted the habit. I think this is so important to check for mistakes. So far it has been no big deal because it's just a point or two. He keeps bringing home Math papers without underlining after agreeing to do this. He said he forgets. His teacher liked our plan. I explained to DS the importance of checking because if he shows what he knows he has a better chance of getting more challenging work. I also said these are skills that will take him thru college. It's better to be self reliant than count on me to see his paper is correct. I'm starting to feel like I'm pressuring him with this. I plan to back off a bit. He does best when he is the driving force not me. I also need to tell him this stuff away from the moment, but that has always been hard for me. I just got a book on executive functioning maybe that will help. If any body wants to offer thoughts that would be nice.
