On_Call
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Hi everyone! I felt like the forum change emails were my reminder to come on the site again and post an update.
I have been on here on a very limited basis for several months now as {knocking on wood} difficult child has had a bit of an upswing in behavior.
In October, I was called to the school for a horrible but typical outburst at the new school. Nothing new, but discouraging to say the least (although there was no police presence, so that was an improvement). Aide informed me it was the worst outburst she had witnessed in 20+ years (thanks for that), etc. - difficult child was suspended for two days. This school's CSE chair called me to say she got the report and was worried about me - wanted to suggest I open a PINS case, etc. Principal is long-time friends with difficult child's karate master, so he called him and filled him in. He called me immediately and said there would be consequences for difficult child at karate, as well.
I felt like I had been sucker punched by everyone in our circle.
The consequences for karate were sitting out in the back for 4 weeks - keeping a journal - and reading several martial arts books. Each week, I took difficult child and we sat in the back for 90 minutes (fun, fun, fun) and watched.
Long story short (too late, I know) - difficult child seems to have turned things around for himself. I don't know what made him do it - could be karate? Don't know, but since that episode, we have had no major issues at school or at home. It's weird, almost. He has made the high honor roll each marking period so far this year and even is playing on the 6th grade basketball team (and not doing terribly for an extreme beginner) and making friends to boot. He has since tested for his yellow belt in karate - and got it! He has been chosen to play a violin solo for a state judging competition.
Of course, there is constant work, but it's going well. He has his ups and downs, but now there are more in the "typical range" than ever before. He has started to mock me when I talk to him, which almost makes me laught because although it is rude, it is such a typical, expected thing that I can almost appreciate it! I am sure the shine will wear off that for me soon! lol.
I know that I cannot become used to this fairly bumpless road- or something will painfully jolt me out of the cocoon, but we are enjoying it and I wanted to take a few minutes and share it with those of you who have virtually "taken the rides" to school with me through this site - police sirens blaring all the way!
Thanks for listening!!
I have been on here on a very limited basis for several months now as {knocking on wood} difficult child has had a bit of an upswing in behavior.
In October, I was called to the school for a horrible but typical outburst at the new school. Nothing new, but discouraging to say the least (although there was no police presence, so that was an improvement). Aide informed me it was the worst outburst she had witnessed in 20+ years (thanks for that), etc. - difficult child was suspended for two days. This school's CSE chair called me to say she got the report and was worried about me - wanted to suggest I open a PINS case, etc. Principal is long-time friends with difficult child's karate master, so he called him and filled him in. He called me immediately and said there would be consequences for difficult child at karate, as well.
I felt like I had been sucker punched by everyone in our circle.
The consequences for karate were sitting out in the back for 4 weeks - keeping a journal - and reading several martial arts books. Each week, I took difficult child and we sat in the back for 90 minutes (fun, fun, fun) and watched.
Long story short (too late, I know) - difficult child seems to have turned things around for himself. I don't know what made him do it - could be karate? Don't know, but since that episode, we have had no major issues at school or at home. It's weird, almost. He has made the high honor roll each marking period so far this year and even is playing on the 6th grade basketball team (and not doing terribly for an extreme beginner) and making friends to boot. He has since tested for his yellow belt in karate - and got it! He has been chosen to play a violin solo for a state judging competition.
Of course, there is constant work, but it's going well. He has his ups and downs, but now there are more in the "typical range" than ever before. He has started to mock me when I talk to him, which almost makes me laught because although it is rude, it is such a typical, expected thing that I can almost appreciate it! I am sure the shine will wear off that for me soon! lol.
I know that I cannot become used to this fairly bumpless road- or something will painfully jolt me out of the cocoon, but we are enjoying it and I wanted to take a few minutes and share it with those of you who have virtually "taken the rides" to school with me through this site - police sirens blaring all the way!
Thanks for listening!!