My son is doing better in school!

That is nice. I have several grandchildren in school. The oldest is 12 and very smart. One is in ist grade and two are in kindergarten. We are a little worried about one of our kindergarteners because there has been speculation that he might have autism, aspergers, ADD or have a hearing problem. His first few days were very rough. I hope that he will be ok cause my daughter and her husband dont have the money to take him to specialist although I tried to tell her she needs to find out why he has problems for her peace of mind. I also told her that there are orginazations that could help her but I think she is trying to avoid the subject. I am hoping for the best.

It is a good thing that your son is in a school that can help him. in Canada, we just have elementary school, and high schools. In some cases we have a junior high school, but I know there is not much help for gifted or semi=gifted (those who are ahead in some areas) or slow students. You did not mention in what areas he has trouble with, but I heard that boys are more actives and cannot sit in their seats like girls can. Mind you I do not go for all this learning style, but if your son were allowed to do more spatial work, building things, and acting out problems, that might help him. I am assuming that he cannot stand sitting still and is probably mechanically inclined.

I am so happy for you both that his new school is so much better for him - there is nothing worse when you re worrying about your childs progress at school as well as their emotional wellbeing! Sounds like you did all the right things you could to help him - it is really sad when your child is not encouraged and praised , they always work better for people who care! I am very lucky, my eldest is 14 and he has had wonderful teachers all the way through his school life! My youngest is only on her second teacher and they have both been wonderful! xxx

That's really awesome. It's great that he's doing better. I agree that sometimes teachers are absolutely unhelpful and don't want to accept that there might actually be something wrong with their teaching method. Kids aren't always lazy.

I am glad to know that, you must be very active in his development.

That's good that he's doing better. Hopefully it stays that way and he continues to do really well.

Boy teacher sure can make a difference to a childs getting along good in school. A childs maturity makes a big difference too. some times they just aren't ready to start learning when we send them to school.

that sounds great hope he does keep enjoying his teachers and get better at what he is doing. hugs

I'm glad to hear that your son is happier at his new school. Happy kids do better in school and learning comes so easy. This makes me wonder if other kids had the same problems. We moved to a different county just to give our kids a better education because the school system there was all messed up. I think when a teacher doesn't listen to the parent, something is wrong with that picture. Glad that he's doing much better in middle school. Hum, lazy in elementary school but doing better in middle school. That doesn't add up because middle school is suppose to be harder. That just shows me that the elementary school he went to wasn't a good one. These zoning laws stinks because it makes it hard to switch schools. Makes it nearly impossible to get your child into the school that is good for them. With the way things are going, your son can only go up. I would take his first report card to show his last teacher and say hum lazy huh. Rub it in the teacher's face so bad she/he will feel like a crappy teacher that they are. Also on report card day, fix his favorite for dinner, let him rent a movie that's ok by you that he wants to see. Make a afternoon of it. He already knows that you love and know that he can do the work. Just make this day a special occasion that he will look forward to even if the grades aren't something he wouldn't be happy about. Just ask him what he wants for dinner that morning, then pick up a movie after you pick him up from school. Again I'm happy for him. School should be fun place to go.

Wow, congratulations, that must be such a relief for you. It is so hard when a kid hates or dislikes school and doesn't do well and then the teachers instead of working with you to get the kid moving in the right direction just label him. My son was a terrible student, except for 1 year all through school, part of it was his learning dsabilities, another part was the attitude that he picked up because no one was there to help and support him. 3 months into first grade, he stood in myliving crying hitting his head, saying he was stupid because he couldnot read and all the rest of the kids could read. The teacher labeled him as immature and a boy. At the same time, he was doing basic algebra and long division in his head - he must be immature.

I am glad to hear that he is doing better in school.

I'm glad its better for your child Miami. Personally middle school wasn't the best because the teachers there were laziest. High school was a bit more improved but still had a clown teacher here and there. And you are totally right it does seem like public schooling, schooling in the states in general is just taking a massive dive. Its just a shame the real powers that be don't want to do a thing about it and like the status quo as is. Its a system where teachers can be completely incompetent and still get paid for it. I'll quit before I go into Ogre Mode. Take care of your child Miami, I'm wishing him the best.

Hi Miami, I have a friend in Germany, her, her husband and daughter are stationed there, hes in the Army. Her daughter just this week started Kindergarten, I think on Wednesday. So this child spent 3 days in school so far and the teacher asked to speak with her when she picked her up on Friday, telling her that her daughter talked too much....I was upset for her! I was saying something similiar to what your saying, how could one not try and understand that these are children that have spent the first 5 or 6 yrs of life at home with their parents and not in this type of setting. My friend works from home so she didnt have the need for daycare all the time. This is something new to her daughter and to think that 3 days into the school year she is thinking she has a "serious" problem with talking and not listening. Her daughter is VERY bright and very articulate for her age, and this has definately upset my dear friend. I do agree that teachers in the primary setting lack the ability to do their job and help parents teach their children listening skills. After all isnt that one of the basic learning skills for Kindergarteners? I hope this doesnt stress my friend out too much, she is pregnant with thier second child right now, 12 weeks. She is already emotional and she doesnt need some stranger telling her 3 days into the school year that her child is a "problem" in the class. Im happy to hear that your son is more happy about school. Perhaps he wasnt challenged enough in primary school! That is enough to make anyone lazy not just children, its boring to them. It also could have been his teachers, how can you respect someone you dont necessarily feel respect from? You should have brougth that up to them! Best of luck!!

hey heartiest congratulation for the performance of your child in school, i can understand your feelings. I have no child, but when my younger brother perform better either in school or in any event then really i am feeling so good.

I am so glad he is doing better. I really think that it takes the right teachers. We had one, with my son, the last two years, that everytime you asked to talk to her, she felt you were attacking her. My son has many problems and we need lots of contact with the teacher and she would not communicate with us at all. It is so frustrating when they don't want to work with you. We too, have finally gotten a teacher that we really like and sends us info and is not afraid to ask anything. We work together to see what we find that works to get through to him. I am happy for you. It can me so nerve racking, when you know something is wrong.