TACKLE Senioritis

Every spring an epidemic hits high school seniors across the country.  Senioritis is a disease that can cripple 12th grade teen children.  My senior daughter's symptoms began after Christmas break.  Signs that seniors are affected include deafness to alarm clocks, repeated absences and tardiness and a decreased interest in grooming. Their wardrobe consists of sweats, athletic shorts, t-shirts and flip flops.

Grades can slip causing panic attacks in parents.  My daughter insists that she can achieve good grades under pressure.  

In elementary school my child cried if she missed the bus in the morning.  Now she is threatened with the punishment of riding the bus to wake her up in the morning.



In the last month the only time she was awake before 7:00am was to call AT&T for an emergency cell phone issue.  I almost had a heart attack when I saw her in the kitchen in an upright position.  


She is the fourth of seven children in our family.   Experience has taught me that the only cure for senioritis is a graduation ceremony.

Our high school gives awards to their seniors for their achievements.  My daughter proudly announced her anticipated award: "Worst Case of Senioritis."


The Senior and the Bearded Dragon

  

She starts college in the fall and she plans on scheduling only afternoon classes.  Every college freshman has that same desired class roster.  She also thinks she can smuggle her pet, Germin, the bearded dragon, in her dorm room.  Good luck!