"I'll do it later." "I forgot." "Don't worry--that was last marking period." "Stop bugging me." Kids who are failing at school constantly use excuses & share three traits: no persistence to completion, lack of independent functioning, & inability to work within time limits. Parents & teachers often try tutoring, force or logic to try to get these underachievers to perform at a higher level. Most of the time they fail. Now, noted psychologist Dr.

Peter A. Spevak, whose ideas have received widespread media coverage over the past five years in over 300 television programs & newspapers, reveals his dynamic method & gives important tips for parents & teachers. He has motivated over 2000 failing students to perform at or near their full potential.