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difficult child says "No" to anymore schooling
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<blockquote data-quote="Star*" data-source="post: 268075" data-attributes="member: 4964"><p>Jo, </p><p> </p><p>I know what you mean. I had hoped for Dude to have a GED by Mother's Day - but I can't MAKE him finish and get a GED. Part of me doesnt' think he's ever had the schooling because most Residential Treatment Center (RTC)'s are not accredited. The other part of me thinks - are we successful in the fact that despite not having a hs diploma or GED he has a job and is starting to see what work and life and all of it is about? </p><p> </p><p>Dude talked about doing a work keys program through adult ed - and actually I think I may try something like that. At 44 I don't know that I want a different career, but it's becoming aparent with every younger person hired that technology is necessary and keeping up with it is imperative. </p><p> </p><p>With Dude? He LOVED going to school - but had fallen so far behind that he now feels like he's stupid and will never catch up. I just tell him that eventually his life experiences will catch him up on things he missed in school and every day life will teach you some of the things that you missed learning - like fractions (now in construction) and how electric currents work (He bought a book on how to rewire a car) so while we're sad that they don't get a secondary education now? Tell yourself....</p><p> </p><p>BABY STEPS.....Not everyone enjoyed school (I hated it) LOVED learning - but HATED school. Could not wait to get OUT. BUT - have always worked and supported myself - I think in the end thats something to be proud of as a parent. </p><p> </p><p>Hugs</p><p>and I used to OWN a Merry Maids - so I know EXACTLY how much fun your daughters job is.....it can be if she's on a good team. It can also open doors to other jobs and it will keep her busy, tired and help her sleep at night. (just a few good points) <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Star*, post: 268075, member: 4964"] Jo, I know what you mean. I had hoped for Dude to have a GED by Mother's Day - but I can't MAKE him finish and get a GED. Part of me doesnt' think he's ever had the schooling because most Residential Treatment Center (RTC)'s are not accredited. The other part of me thinks - are we successful in the fact that despite not having a hs diploma or GED he has a job and is starting to see what work and life and all of it is about? Dude talked about doing a work keys program through adult ed - and actually I think I may try something like that. At 44 I don't know that I want a different career, but it's becoming aparent with every younger person hired that technology is necessary and keeping up with it is imperative. With Dude? He LOVED going to school - but had fallen so far behind that he now feels like he's stupid and will never catch up. I just tell him that eventually his life experiences will catch him up on things he missed in school and every day life will teach you some of the things that you missed learning - like fractions (now in construction) and how electric currents work (He bought a book on how to rewire a car) so while we're sad that they don't get a secondary education now? Tell yourself.... BABY STEPS.....Not everyone enjoyed school (I hated it) LOVED learning - but HATED school. Could not wait to get OUT. BUT - have always worked and supported myself - I think in the end thats something to be proud of as a parent. Hugs and I used to OWN a Merry Maids - so I know EXACTLY how much fun your daughters job is.....it can be if she's on a good team. It can also open doors to other jobs and it will keep her busy, tired and help her sleep at night. (just a few good points) :happy: [/QUOTE]
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