Am I wrong for wanting to sign my daughter's report card?

[caveman]

As long as you see it thats all that matters. It was that same in my house mom signed after they both looked it over and talked to me about it. Same as in my house now with my little ones. I don't really care one way or the other who signs it, I know I am gonna be there to keep my thumb (Fatherly Influence - if you know what I mean) on the back of their head to keep the schoolwork a priority.

Originally Posted by eBBs15

ehh I don't understand why it's a big deal for either of you to sign it... just as long as you both SEE it. The whole point is that you know how your kid is progressing in school... not who's mark is going to be left on your kid's transcripts...

again, I'm no parent... but I'd say fuck it... give the bitch what she wants... again... as long as you SEE it. Pick your battles...

COMPLETE TRUTH

Originally Posted by Apoc

I think your both retarded. Her because she's female. You because your trying to reason with a woman (inherently retarded), instead of telling her who the fucking man is, and how shits gonna run with your daughter.

I was drinking with a friend not long ago, while he complained about his divorce. I was getting fed up, because frankly, I dont give a shit about his problems, i've generally got my own to deal with. Anyway, he was like 'If she wasnt such a bitch, I might still be married'... So, I said 'Ya, you and ten million other men, fuckhead, now stop crying, its making me fucking uncomfortable'. He didnt like that, but fuck him. We all knew she was a bitch before they were married, so there was no reason for him not to see it. If love is blind, people shouldnt fall in love. And instead of having more kids, this time with the woman you cheated on your baby mama with, you should have maybe opened your fucking eyes, grow the fuck up, and realize what life as a divorced dad is gonna be like before you make more fucking dumb decisions. I explained this to him in detail, even harsher then i've typed.

Sorry for the rant.. Divorced people are starting to make my fucking stomach turn. And the more of my friends that get married, the more divorced friends I eventually have.

Brutal but TRUTH

Originally Posted by Gas Man

I echo what everybody said. Let it go, and just tell her you just want to show that you are "in the game" with your daughter. That you don't want to be on the side line or even appear that you're on the side line.

And I agree. Talk to your daughter. With your copy. Tell her how proud you are of her, but let her see the report card.

Maybe even print it out and frame it. With some "Great Job" signs in front of it in the frame. Put it on the wall. Tell her, that everytime she gets a good report card, you'll replace it on the wall. Something she can look at. Maybe put it by the front door. You'll see it on your way out the door, going to work and whatever. Remind you why you do what you do. How much she's worth all the hassle with her mom and having to work. Good for her, good for you. Make it a big deal with her.

Gas, What the hell are you talking about? If you make every report card such a big deal then it just numbs the brain IMHO. I just make sure that the grades are up to the standards that the child is capable of attaining and either push for improvement or encourage the good performance with a nice little treat. Always make sure that the child understands that they're going to school is equivalent to your going to work everyday. My son's Kindergarten teacher has explained to her class to say, "school is my job."

Just let this one slide, bud. Women are evil. Just let this one slide, take the high road, be the better man, what ever you want to call it. It just isn't worth fighting over it will only get you stressed and fuming for a non-issue.