On June 1, 2005, Susan was the guest expert on the syndicated radio feature Something You Should Know with Mike Carruthers. The feature is heard on over 150 radio stations across the U.S. Listen now!

Kids & Grades
(Complete transcript of radio interview)

Mike Carruthers: In some ways how parents parent is different than in previous generations.

Susan Stone Belton: I think parents today are focusing on things that aren't really important so we're focused on grades, we're focused on being the best on the team.

Mike Carruthers: Educator, Susan Stone Belton who's forthcoming DVD is called Burn Your Kids Report Card And Still Raise A Successful Adult...

Susan Stone Belton: Instead we should be focused on, is my child honest, is my child kind, is my child thoughtful, things that go into making somebody a successful adult.

Mike Carruthers: It's not that Susan believes grades don't have a place, but...

Susan Stone Belton: Instead of saying to your child you must earn straight "A's", I think we should be saying to our kids you must try your best. For some kids maybe getting a "C" or a "D" in math class really is the best they can do. But we can't force children to earn good grades, we just can't.

Mike Carruthers: Susan believes that when it comes to the important things, if you let them, children will make the right choice.

Susan Stone Belton: That doesn't mean we don't reprimand them when needed. It doesn't mean we don't expect good behavior from them but, I also believe that if you do that in a respectful caring way... I think a lot of parents treat their children ways that they wouldn't necessarily treat anybody else, and I think that that is wrong.

Mike Carruthers: You can link to Susan's website from ours somethingyoushouldknow.net I'm Mike Carruthers and that's Something You Should Know.