My son, Jake, age almost 9, has been having trouble on the bus. A few weeks ago he and another kid got pulled off the bus after school in the parking lot because they were shoving each other.
Later that week, it happened again but Jake was able to control himself and just told the bus driver.
SO TODAY, Jake comes home and tells Dad and me that the bus driver is going to talk to us because he got into trouble again. No explaination about it other than he and this other kid just don't like each other. So now we wait for a call or note from the driver.
Jake has mentioned that a couple of the bigger kids on the bus trying bullying him. Not sure what to do about that - or even if it is true.
Jake did get his homework done tonight before 5:45! That is a big accomplishment. Got to go to scouts. He's only 1 requirement from getting his Bear badge. He's really proud of himself.
I don't know - I am reading a really good book about ADD and it talks about why he is so angry. It's almost like a two year old before they start talking. They can't express themselves to they resort to biting and hitting to get their point across. Jake can't seem to get his feelings heard, so he gets angry and then pushes / shoves.
I hate to admit that I'm counting the days down till school lets out.
Jake is a great student. All A's except for writing. He is in the top reading group (actually he reads about 3 grade levels ahead) and is in accelerated math too.
I just wish that his brain would mature a little faster with regards to his emotional health.
I could handle a C student any day vs. having the behavior stuff.
Isn't it sad that people can deal with academic failure easier than behavior failure.
Okay - so now I'm just feeling sorry for myself and a bit overwhelmed.
I'm working with spouse to get him to come up to speed with his understanding of ADD.
Thanks for listening.
BA
Later that week, it happened again but Jake was able to control himself and just told the bus driver.
SO TODAY, Jake comes home and tells Dad and me that the bus driver is going to talk to us because he got into trouble again. No explaination about it other than he and this other kid just don't like each other. So now we wait for a call or note from the driver.
Jake has mentioned that a couple of the bigger kids on the bus trying bullying him. Not sure what to do about that - or even if it is true.
Jake did get his homework done tonight before 5:45! That is a big accomplishment. Got to go to scouts. He's only 1 requirement from getting his Bear badge. He's really proud of himself.
I don't know - I am reading a really good book about ADD and it talks about why he is so angry. It's almost like a two year old before they start talking. They can't express themselves to they resort to biting and hitting to get their point across. Jake can't seem to get his feelings heard, so he gets angry and then pushes / shoves.
I hate to admit that I'm counting the days down till school lets out.
Jake is a great student. All A's except for writing. He is in the top reading group (actually he reads about 3 grade levels ahead) and is in accelerated math too.
I just wish that his brain would mature a little faster with regards to his emotional health.
I could handle a C student any day vs. having the behavior stuff.
Isn't it sad that people can deal with academic failure easier than behavior failure.
Okay - so now I'm just feeling sorry for myself and a bit overwhelmed.
I'm working with spouse to get him to come up to speed with his understanding of ADD.
Thanks for listening.
BA