I'm Hangin' on by a Thread
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My difficult child#2 was just taken to school via the school's police/safety officer, for the third time since September. My son has been unable to get to school for 5 of the past 6 days because of his severe anxiety. He has been very emotional for the past month or so - almost like a rollercoaster with his ups and downs. He is finally seeing a great therapist, who is doing a referal for a psychiatrist appointment for anxiety medications. I know that this will help - but it will also take time. In the meantime - I need to know how far I can "push" this issue.
I know that my son HAS to go to school - it's the law. But can I stop the school's officer from physically taking my son to school? When can I step in and tell the SD to back off? The people at his middle school have never seen the emotional side of my difficult child because he holds it all in in front of other people. He won't (or can't) talk about what is truly bothering him.
I sent him to school today hoping that he WILL break down in front of his guidance counselor. What kind of mother am I that does that?? What kind of system forces me to do that?
Why does my son have to feel like everyone is against him??
Amy
I know that my son HAS to go to school - it's the law. But can I stop the school's officer from physically taking my son to school? When can I step in and tell the SD to back off? The people at his middle school have never seen the emotional side of my difficult child because he holds it all in in front of other people. He won't (or can't) talk about what is truly bothering him.
I sent him to school today hoping that he WILL break down in front of his guidance counselor. What kind of mother am I that does that?? What kind of system forces me to do that?
Why does my son have to feel like everyone is against him??
Amy