7 yr old ds unhappy in HS but we don't like the PS - Page 2

[Aufilia]

Just a total side thought, but have you had his vision tested recently?  My daughter's complaints about work being 'too hard' have largely been linked to her vision being uncorrected.  I noticed the last few months she has been whiney about workbooks, which she has loved in the past, and sure enough, she desperately needs new glasses.  In fact, "too hard" was exactly the phrase she used during her eye test when presented with letters that were too small for her to make out.

Also, what sort of social activities is he involved in?  Does your school district offer any homescholing-cooperative programs?  What about clubs/groups like Boy Scouts, 4-H, or sports?  (In my area there are a bunch of 4-H clubs for homeschooling kids, and they make the program part of their schooling.)

[Galatea]

I did have his vision tested and he was fine.  He really wants to do 4H but is not old enough.

[umsami]

I know you mentioned that you can't afford private school.  Have you thought about applying to one along with financial aid? Especially if your son is gifted, they might let him in.

Honestly, it sounds a lot like my son.  The thing that made the difference was the teacher he got this year.  She had just come off teaching third grade so she had a whole slew of lesson plans, etc.  Basically, she gives my son separate work to do from her third grade stuff to challenge him.  It's made a gigantic difference in behavior and happiness.

[Galatea]

Originally Posted by umsami 

I know you mentioned that you can't afford private school.  Have you thought about applying to one along with financial aid? Especially if your son is gifted, they might let him in.

Honestly, it sounds a lot like my son.  The thing that made the difference was the teacher he got this year.  She had just come off teaching third grade so she had a whole slew of lesson plans, etc.  Basically, she gives my son separate work to do from her third grade stuff to challenge him.  It's made a gigantic difference in behavior and happiness.

That's what his old preschool teacher suggested.  I taught her son at the private school I attended and taught at, and it is a good school, but it is $17K!  She said, "Why not try the finaid process?"