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<blockquote data-quote="LittleDudesMom" data-source="post: 336847" data-attributes="member: 805"><p>Farmwife, having an older child who has gone through high school definately prepares me for the rigors, and she wasn't even a difficult child! I'm hoping this is an opportunity for difficult child to take charge. He doesn't have the excitement about going to high school that your difficult child had, he's just resolved it's the next step! I certainly appreciate your input and having the 1:1 start out high would have been my choice, but... I think I need to let difficult child make this call. I'm hoping it's a confidence builder. Oh, at 14 1/2, the hormones have already flared and firing here!</p><p> </p><p>Janet, difficult child had originally wanted to attend the local public military school - which requires application and interview. But, after the open house led by a very firm and loud major, he has changed his tune! He wants to attend the same high school his dad graduated from. It's out of zone, so we still have to "apply". I'm meeting with the principal this week. Thanks!</p><p> </p><p>Wendy, I don't think he's grown so self aware that he can see it coming all the time. I think he's motivated from within to fit in and to do well. I think he's also grown a whole lot these past 2 and half years. He's still, and always will be, a difficult child. But we are not dealing with the explosive issues of five, four, or even three years ago. My hope is that, with the proper supports in place, his anxiety will remain in check and he will continue the social growth that is so important in high school.</p><p> </p><p>I spoke with his therapist today via the phone. She wants the IEP to definately have in writing "difficult child gets a pass to a safe/calm place with NO negative consequences." She believes that will be key in high school. She also agrees that the 1:1 be open-ended and "based on student need". It will protect us should the decision be made to keep him in the background.</p><p> </p><p>Wish me luck at the meeting on Thursday!</p><p> </p><p>Sharon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LittleDudesMom, post: 336847, member: 805"] Farmwife, having an older child who has gone through high school definately prepares me for the rigors, and she wasn't even a difficult child! I'm hoping this is an opportunity for difficult child to take charge. He doesn't have the excitement about going to high school that your difficult child had, he's just resolved it's the next step! I certainly appreciate your input and having the 1:1 start out high would have been my choice, but... I think I need to let difficult child make this call. I'm hoping it's a confidence builder. Oh, at 14 1/2, the hormones have already flared and firing here! Janet, difficult child had originally wanted to attend the local public military school - which requires application and interview. But, after the open house led by a very firm and loud major, he has changed his tune! He wants to attend the same high school his dad graduated from. It's out of zone, so we still have to "apply". I'm meeting with the principal this week. Thanks! Wendy, I don't think he's grown so self aware that he can see it coming all the time. I think he's motivated from within to fit in and to do well. I think he's also grown a whole lot these past 2 and half years. He's still, and always will be, a difficult child. But we are not dealing with the explosive issues of five, four, or even three years ago. My hope is that, with the proper supports in place, his anxiety will remain in check and he will continue the social growth that is so important in high school. I spoke with his therapist today via the phone. She wants the IEP to definately have in writing "difficult child gets a pass to a safe/calm place with NO negative consequences." She believes that will be key in high school. She also agrees that the 1:1 be open-ended and "based on student need". It will protect us should the decision be made to keep him in the background. Wish me luck at the meeting on Thursday! Sharon [/QUOTE]
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