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Thinking outside the box... school's solution for difficult child 2's social issues...
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<blockquote data-quote="LittleDudesMom" data-source="post: 144284" data-attributes="member: 805"><p>Hey, sorry but I don't think working with younger kids will help him deal socially with kids his age! The boy is socially behind his peers. Taking away his recess with his peers because they can't supervise him is a bummer. He knows he's being punished by missing out on both times to "let loose". It may actually have the opposite affect on him. Without an outlet to run around and burn off steam from sitting, his energy level may be highter in the afternoons which usually leads to impulsive actions.</p><p> </p><p>If it were me, I would insist my son had recess, even if they need to provide someone to watch him. </p><p> </p><p>Another consideration. Part of the "No child left behind" program, if your school has a certain percentage of children on the free/reduced lunch program, the school must provide physical recess every day. </p><p> </p><p>I feel really strongly about this loosing recess issue. With the arts and pe being the first things school boards cut, our children miss the physical exercise and the abiity to express themselves through creativity. Removing recess is pure torture to some kids. Myself, along with two other mothers, actually appealled to the fourth grade teachers (when my son was in elementary school) to find an alternative to giving consequences to kids for no homework/classwork rather than loosing recess. We succeeded!</p><p> </p><p>Hope you find a happy mediam that allows your son to have that free time with his peers. It is important for his social development.</p><p> </p><p>Sharon</p><p> </p><p>Sharon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LittleDudesMom, post: 144284, member: 805"] Hey, sorry but I don't think working with younger kids will help him deal socially with kids his age! The boy is socially behind his peers. Taking away his recess with his peers because they can't supervise him is a bummer. He knows he's being punished by missing out on both times to "let loose". It may actually have the opposite affect on him. Without an outlet to run around and burn off steam from sitting, his energy level may be highter in the afternoons which usually leads to impulsive actions. If it were me, I would insist my son had recess, even if they need to provide someone to watch him. Another consideration. Part of the "No child left behind" program, if your school has a certain percentage of children on the free/reduced lunch program, the school must provide physical recess every day. I feel really strongly about this loosing recess issue. With the arts and pe being the first things school boards cut, our children miss the physical exercise and the abiity to express themselves through creativity. Removing recess is pure torture to some kids. Myself, along with two other mothers, actually appealled to the fourth grade teachers (when my son was in elementary school) to find an alternative to giving consequences to kids for no homework/classwork rather than loosing recess. We succeeded! Hope you find a happy mediam that allows your son to have that free time with his peers. It is important for his social development. Sharon Sharon [/QUOTE]
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