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Matt is quitting school :(
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<blockquote data-quote="muttmeister" data-source="post: 400887" data-attributes="member: 135"><p>been there done that.:2dissapointed:</p><p> </p><p>I have a Master's Degree. Neither one of my kids graduated from high school. The older one has an IQ above 135 and got kicked out 2 weeks before graduation. Actually, I blame the school as much as I do him but that is water under the bridge. I know what you mean about not getting to see him do the cap and gown walk. I felt the same way. </p><p>As a former teacher and somebody who has always valued education, it was especially hard for me to realize that neither of them would be graduating. However, I also know that our schools, at least in this country, are in many cases pretty messed up and not fit for anybody. We spend so much time trying to pound square pegs into round holes that it's no wonder the kids begin to feel beaten down (and the teachers as well). Older difficult child passed his GED with a perfect score and went on with his life. Are things as good as if he had graduated and maybe went on to school? Of course not, but that is not the only measure of success. He has become a good citizen, a good worker, and a good son. I have come to realize that, as much as I would have liked to see him graduate, and as devastated as I was when he didn't, it was OK. He salvaged his life afterwards. It is not the end of the world. </p><p> </p><p>Sending hugs to you, the disappointed mama, but keep your chin up. HOpefully, things will look up eventually. I know it can happen.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="muttmeister, post: 400887, member: 135"] been there done that.:2dissapointed: I have a Master's Degree. Neither one of my kids graduated from high school. The older one has an IQ above 135 and got kicked out 2 weeks before graduation. Actually, I blame the school as much as I do him but that is water under the bridge. I know what you mean about not getting to see him do the cap and gown walk. I felt the same way. As a former teacher and somebody who has always valued education, it was especially hard for me to realize that neither of them would be graduating. However, I also know that our schools, at least in this country, are in many cases pretty messed up and not fit for anybody. We spend so much time trying to pound square pegs into round holes that it's no wonder the kids begin to feel beaten down (and the teachers as well). Older difficult child passed his GED with a perfect score and went on with his life. Are things as good as if he had graduated and maybe went on to school? Of course not, but that is not the only measure of success. He has become a good citizen, a good worker, and a good son. I have come to realize that, as much as I would have liked to see him graduate, and as devastated as I was when he didn't, it was OK. He salvaged his life afterwards. It is not the end of the world. Sending hugs to you, the disappointed mama, but keep your chin up. HOpefully, things will look up eventually. I know it can happen. [/QUOTE]
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