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FAMILY ALMANAC
Use New Methods to Motivate Underachieving 11-Year-Old
Q. My 11-year-old son -- the oldest of three boys -- is a charming, sensitive, outgoing, popular child who makes friends easily and is well liked by most adults, but he doesn't try to excel in anything and he lacks motivation for anything except video games.
 
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