ladydiehard Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Theres a 15 year old boy that typically doesn't do well in school who has been told he must have decent grades, a C or better, in order to hunt this fall. Last fall he went through hunter's safety, squirrel hunted some, taking one squirrel, and deer hunted one day only but didn't take a shot. As a first time hunter, he froze up when deer showed up. And thats ok. I'd rather he not shoot than go wild and shoot like crazy. My dad, the property owner, set a rule for the newbie to the group...get good grades and you can hunt next year. Theres a youth hunt Oct. 7th and 8th which is before report cards come out. I've told him that if he expects to get some hunting time in this year he better start things off right. Do you think we are being too hard on him? Is this a bad incentive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Re: Good Grades = Hunting Privileges [ QUOTE ] Do you think we are being too hard on him? Is this a bad incentive? [/ QUOTE ] Nope, just doing him a favor. Set realistic goals, then set him up to succeed at those goals. If he does, make sure you come through with the reward; if not, make sure there is no reward. Very simple and effective principle. Been doing it for years with my employees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
struttinhoyt Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Re: Good Grades = Hunting Privileges Good idea..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Re: Good Grades = Hunting Privileges nope...like texan said...you are doing him a favor.....my younger cousin started hunting 3 years ago...and wasn't getting very good grades to start off the year...well my dad and I along with his parents told him that if he wanted to miss a few days and go up to deer camp with us then he would have to get his grades up....and wouldn't ya know it...the stinker made the honor roll and has stayed there ever since ...just had to give him something to work for....not just for the part of school before huntign season starts, but he has to maintain the good grades all year or we won't let him go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Re: Good Grades = Hunting Privileges That is an excellent idea! Perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer10 Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Re: Good Grades = Hunting Privileges I think it s a pretty good i guess since thats what my mom makes me do.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Re: Good Grades = Hunting Privileges Nope. I think that's fine. I set incentives for my kids, and punishments if they slack. You could always call the school and ask for his grades before the report cards come out. Or, a lot of my parents send a letter with the child and have me put the grade down and sign the letter. Our school also posts grades on the internet that the parents can access anytime they want. You might want to check into that. The program we use is called Progress Book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Re: Good Grades = Hunting Privileges Yep, think that is great incentive Becky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Re: Good Grades = Hunting Privileges That's what it is in my house. If your grades are not good, 80's or higher, depending on the class, you don't get to go hunting. Thankfully, school isn't too hard for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Re: Good Grades = Hunting Privileges My parents do that to me because i put hunting before my school work. And i struggle doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master_Chief Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 Re: Good Grades = Hunting Privileges Great idea. I remember (barely) when I was in 8th grade and I wanted to go to Pa with my dad. The deal was A's on the report card and I had to pay for my own license ($40). Guess they thought that I wouldn't do both. Didn't get a deer but what a good time and a week off school to boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tyshe17 Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 Re: Good Grades = Hunting Privileges I promise my little brother every year that if he takes care of the grades I can get mom and dad to let him out of school a couple of days to go hunting. Last year I came through in a big way...got him out for two days before thanksgiving and on that hunt he killed he first buck ever! This good grades= more hunting works like magic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest whitetailarcher Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 Re: Good Grades = Hunting Privileges I've never had the problem with having to maintain grades simply just to hunt, but when our refuge opens up around here theres only one weekend archers can get in, all the rest is during the week. So I have to be getting pretty much straight A's and get ahead on my school work and I can usually take off a couple days for "family time." (: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 Re: Good Grades = Hunting Privileges Yes, I totally disagree with that. My parents were the same way. I always did my homework and i had just as much common sence, maybe more than alot of people have. I just wasnt as book smart and had trouble comprehending what I was reading. Come hunting season, I would come home from school, go hunting, get home and do my homework. And my parents were always threatening that if I didnt get my grades up. My grades were passing, just not as good as they wanted them. I look at it this way, if your kid wants to spend his/her free time in the woods hunting, what better way is there for them to spend their free time? Most of the kids I went to school spent their free time partying, drinking their lives away, and doing drugs. Thats all they knew and if I chose to, I could have done the same thing. I dont care how bad you are doing in school, when your young you just need a couple hours everyday to escape and be a kid. Your not going to be a kid forever, let your kid be a kid. And remember, theres worse things out there they could be involved with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydiehard Posted August 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Re: Good Grades = Hunting Privileges Well I really hope he does good in school. Cause I really enjoy taking kids or any new hunter out to teach them the ropes and I really want him to get a deer! I've threatened to take another youth if he lets me down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Re: Good Grades = Hunting Privileges I think that's a good idea. School first, hunting second... Good way to lay the rules and good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterfisherman Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Re: Good Grades = Hunting Privileges My Dad had the same rules and I was fine with it. It's a privlage to hunt and even more so on Private land. His teachers can give his parents an update on his grades at anytime. This would give you a good idea on where he is at for the youth hunt. I like the idea. No matter what he does, a good eduacation is important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest indianahunter1 Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 Re: Good Grades = Hunting Privileges just like the texan said ! your doing him a favor and getting set on a goal. i have a stepson who i told the same too . he has adhd and on meds . he love's to hunt and he missed a nice doe last season and i am going to get him set up on a nice buck we have been seeing. good idea make it stick and he will love you more for the goal . god bless good luck !! indianahunter1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BuckFever333 Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 Re: Good Grades = Hunting Privileges I have to get good grades also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest indianahunter1 Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 Re: Good Grades = Hunting Privileges lol @ buckfever333. do your best buckfever333 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 Re: Good Grades = Hunting Privileges I think maybe you should talk to his teachers if the grades aren't there. Soome people are not capable of good grades plain and simple. I think it's more important that he is putting forth effort and is seeing progress than whatever the letter or number is on his card. I have had many students who got all A's that were lazy, inconsiderate, rude and disrespectfull. Do they deserve more than a D student who tries hard and is a good person? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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