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difficult child failing school - suggestions/advice?
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<blockquote data-quote="klmno" data-source="post: 326549" data-attributes="member: 3699"><p>If you're interested in the mentor/tutor that I mentioned before going with an out-of-home placement- I was actually referring to the type of mentor that comes to your home and spends time with your child. They also might take your child places, tutor him if needed, etc. There are different types so it's worth checking out the company. Big brothers/big sisters have a good basis but can be unreliable and the volunteers are not trained to do anything else and there is a very long waiting list, at least in my area. But there are companies that have mentors that are specially trained and have had extensive background checks. Some only do behavior management (show up to do something fun if the kid behaved; don't show up if the kid hasn't behaved), but some are more "therapeutic mentors" and might be more effective. They still can do tutoring, take him out for fun things, etc. I'm pushing to get one for my son.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="klmno, post: 326549, member: 3699"] If you're interested in the mentor/tutor that I mentioned before going with an out-of-home placement- I was actually referring to the type of mentor that comes to your home and spends time with your child. They also might take your child places, tutor him if needed, etc. There are different types so it's worth checking out the company. Big brothers/big sisters have a good basis but can be unreliable and the volunteers are not trained to do anything else and there is a very long waiting list, at least in my area. But there are companies that have mentors that are specially trained and have had extensive background checks. Some only do behavior management (show up to do something fun if the kid behaved; don't show up if the kid hasn't behaved), but some are more "therapeutic mentors" and might be more effective. They still can do tutoring, take him out for fun things, etc. I'm pushing to get one for my son. [/QUOTE]
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