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That other shoe I have been fretting? Did drop, but is a relief. Still hurts though
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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 532624" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>It is such a unique situation. He is a difficult child but in a position that really requires one to be extra responsible at a very young age. (or it seems so to me)....darn those talented kids anyway!</p><p></p><p>I think you handled it beautifully, and I can see their side but my bleeding heart wants them to really find some mentors for him who can be told of his unique issues and maybe help him out.....Honestly it is almost easier if there is a diagnosis! At least you could say to people it i s because of X. He sounds like someone who should always be thinking of a plan B just in case??? Not to be negative but in terms of a life plan. I talk to a lot of my students about this kind of thing. I HATE when teachers say they have to be realistic and not dream of this or that...how many truly talented people have heard those things??? But I do talk to them about how none of us knows what might happen in life. (athletes even more so with injuries and such)... it is always good to keep up hobbies and other ideas for future plans. My son still only says he wants to be a NASCAR driver. He will never even drive a car but he thinks he can still do this and I wont kill the dream. But little by little he is now saying and IF I can't then I will do X. Different situation, I know, but same process. </p><p></p><p>Just can't help really wanting people to see that he is struggling. Do you think the arrogance is really who he is or is it over compensating for all of the issues he struggles with?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 532624, member: 12886"] It is such a unique situation. He is a difficult child but in a position that really requires one to be extra responsible at a very young age. (or it seems so to me)....darn those talented kids anyway! I think you handled it beautifully, and I can see their side but my bleeding heart wants them to really find some mentors for him who can be told of his unique issues and maybe help him out.....Honestly it is almost easier if there is a diagnosis! At least you could say to people it i s because of X. He sounds like someone who should always be thinking of a plan B just in case??? Not to be negative but in terms of a life plan. I talk to a lot of my students about this kind of thing. I HATE when teachers say they have to be realistic and not dream of this or that...how many truly talented people have heard those things??? But I do talk to them about how none of us knows what might happen in life. (athletes even more so with injuries and such)... it is always good to keep up hobbies and other ideas for future plans. My son still only says he wants to be a NASCAR driver. He will never even drive a car but he thinks he can still do this and I wont kill the dream. But little by little he is now saying and IF I can't then I will do X. Different situation, I know, but same process. Just can't help really wanting people to see that he is struggling. Do you think the arrogance is really who he is or is it over compensating for all of the issues he struggles with? [/QUOTE]
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