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<blockquote data-quote="TerryJ2" data-source="post: 27596" data-attributes="member: 3419"><p>Hmmm, that is a big concern, MM. There are a couple of other threads here that deal with-kids being sent home and you'll get some ideas there. Of course, it doesn't mean that will happen to you and your difficult child. But it's good to be prepared.</p><p></p><p>One thing I've done is to be there at school if I have to. The teachers have our cell phones and there's nothing like zooming to school and showing up in the classroom to embarrass a kid! (Mostly, boys for some reason.)</p><p></p><p>I tell everyone, if I had a corporate job right now, I'd be fired. I don't know how you do it when you work full time. The phone doesn't ring only during off-hours! But if you zoom over to school at the beginning of the yr and nip it in the bud, you may not have to for the rest of the yr. At least, that's what I've found. (I know that some people here have had worse problems, and their kids are older and on a lot of medications, so clearly, that hasn't worked for those situations.)</p><p></p><p>In re: to education in general, I don't think Thomas Jefferson intended g'sfg to disrupt the classroom. I think he intended to create an educated public that could take part equally and equitably in life and politics so they wouldn't be jerked around by power-hungry royal family dictators. </p><p></p><p>I know there are programs to help our difficult child, but clearly, they are more accessible and successful in some cities than others.</p><p>I think you'll have to do a lot of homework (excuse the expression!) beforehand and during the 1st few wks to make it all come together. I can't tell you how important it is to maintain clear lines of communication between yourself and difficult child's teachers.</p><p>And I'm not above gifts... chocolate, thank you notes, whatever it takes. In a sense, these teachers are doing us a favor, because although the laws are in place, our g'sfg still change the composition and dynamics of the classroom. More than that, SO many teachers have no training in this sort of thing and they're tired and resentful, so sweetening the pot goes a long way.</p><p></p><p>It's easy for me to say "don't be afraid" but I'm actually in the same boat. It makes you chew your fingernails to the quick.</p><p>But still, I offer support and warrior-wishes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TerryJ2, post: 27596, member: 3419"] Hmmm, that is a big concern, MM. There are a couple of other threads here that deal with-kids being sent home and you'll get some ideas there. Of course, it doesn't mean that will happen to you and your difficult child. But it's good to be prepared. One thing I've done is to be there at school if I have to. The teachers have our cell phones and there's nothing like zooming to school and showing up in the classroom to embarrass a kid! (Mostly, boys for some reason.) I tell everyone, if I had a corporate job right now, I'd be fired. I don't know how you do it when you work full time. The phone doesn't ring only during off-hours! But if you zoom over to school at the beginning of the yr and nip it in the bud, you may not have to for the rest of the yr. At least, that's what I've found. (I know that some people here have had worse problems, and their kids are older and on a lot of medications, so clearly, that hasn't worked for those situations.) In re: to education in general, I don't think Thomas Jefferson intended g'sfg to disrupt the classroom. I think he intended to create an educated public that could take part equally and equitably in life and politics so they wouldn't be jerked around by power-hungry royal family dictators. I know there are programs to help our difficult child, but clearly, they are more accessible and successful in some cities than others. I think you'll have to do a lot of homework (excuse the expression!) beforehand and during the 1st few wks to make it all come together. I can't tell you how important it is to maintain clear lines of communication between yourself and difficult child's teachers. And I'm not above gifts... chocolate, thank you notes, whatever it takes. In a sense, these teachers are doing us a favor, because although the laws are in place, our g'sfg still change the composition and dynamics of the classroom. More than that, SO many teachers have no training in this sort of thing and they're tired and resentful, so sweetening the pot goes a long way. It's easy for me to say "don't be afraid" but I'm actually in the same boat. It makes you chew your fingernails to the quick. But still, I offer support and warrior-wishes. [/QUOTE]
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