Aren't They Ever Satisfied?

D- has been having a more difficult time than expected in high school. He really had no problem keeping up with his studies or getting As and Bs while in middle school. But high school has been different. American history has been tough for him as has algebra 1 where he is currently flirting with a D.

Last week, we (and here I mean both he and I) studied very hard for his end-of-the-quarter history test. This week, we worked really hard for a Thursday algebra test. He didn't finish the algebra test in class yesterday so for some reason his teacher gave him time after school today to finish it. I just got a phone call.

"Daddy, I have some good news! I got a 99 on my history test!"
"Oh, so you finally got it back... how did you do finishing up your math test?"
"OK, I guess, but you could have at least said GOOD JOB!"

And so I should have.
K-