Originally published: Houston, Tex. : Whitley Group, 1996

Includes index

For any parent who has ever been told, "your child isn't performing up to his or her potential", this book has the answer. Renowned clinical psychologist Whitley offers a proven ten-step program to motivate underachieving children

"Understanding and motivating your underachieving child"--Cover

Part I: The Problem --

1.

Meet Three Underachievers --

2.

Characteristics of Underachievers --

3.

Core Problems in Identity --

4.

Procrastinator --

5.

Hidden Perfectionist --

6.

Martyr --

7.

Shy Type --

8.

Socialite --

9.

Con Artist --

10.

Things That Fail to Help Underachievers --

11.

Fundamental Principles for Parents --

12.

Disciplines for Change -- Part II: The Solution -- Introduction to the Ten Step Program --

13.

Setting the Stage --

14.

Getting to the Heart --

15.

Freedom and Destiny --

16.

Persistence and Faith