Our Grandson was Kicked Off Online Schooling

@DianneN (246452)
United States
April 20, 2021 12:20pm CST
Our grandson has a genius IQ and does very well academically. However, he got sick of online school, so had some fun with it. One time he pretended to choke on a carrot and pass out on the floor. Another time, he pretended to be kidnapped and thus not viewable online. He pretended to suddenly lose his sight and hearing. The list goes on........ In any event, his teachers did not think it was funny. So, for the last five weeks, Mom or Dad drive him to school in Manhattan from New Jersey and pick him up. It’s an hour round trip. He’s much happier being with his friends, and today is play in the park day after school with his best friend. I just hope neither breaks his neck doing backflips off the big rocks. Next year, he will be attending school in New Jersey.
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@marguicha (214294)
• Chile
20 Apr 21
It is difficult to have an IQ above normal. Teachers don´t understand.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
20 Apr 21
They should understand. He attends a private school for the gifted.
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@marguicha (214294)
• Chile
21 Apr 21
@DianneN Maybe the teacher is not very gifted
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
21 Apr 21
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@snowy22315 (168418)
• United States
20 Apr 21
Oh wow, that is a trip. My younger nephew has tested as gifted, and if anything the older one is even smarter. Their parents would have killed them though if they started acting up in school, cyber or otherwise.
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@snowy22315 (168418)
• United States
20 Apr 21
@DianneN It is funny...but...glad everyone is happy. If I was mom or dad wouldn't be thrilled with more work as in drop off, pick up added to my day.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
20 Apr 21
My granddaughter is also gifted and works online. He's just a character. I laughed when I heard some of the things he tried. . Creative if nothing else. At least he's happy back at school now. It wasn't an option before with the virus.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
20 Apr 21
@snowy22315 As it turns out, my daughter-in-law has been busy working in New York again with her business and taping programs for lactation instruction. My son stops by his office to check in, so at least it's been working out a few days of the week. My DIL told me they haven't been late to school once. lol
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@kaylachan (56238)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Apr 21
Kids today. If you ask me, it would've been easier to bring up his concerns with his parents, rather than act up.
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@kaylachan (56238)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Apr 21
@DianneN Sounds like he doesn't have a choice, now.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
20 Apr 21
@kaylachan He's happier and that's all that counts.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
20 Apr 21
He did, but going to school was not a good option at the time.
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@rebelann (110766)
• El Paso, Texas
20 Apr 21
Doesn't he remind you of your son? I just get the feeling your boys were pranksters too.
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@jstory07 (133754)
• Roseburg, Oregon
20 Apr 21
@DianneN Just like my children were perfect. NOT!!!
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
20 Apr 21
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
20 Apr 21
My boys were perfect!
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
20 Apr 21
He's a prankster with nothing to do with his time. It's good he's back in school. Hopefully, he'll not get into any trouble there.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
20 Apr 21
@just4him We all are. Thanks!
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
20 Apr 21
@DianneN I'm glad he is happy again.
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
20 Apr 21
@DianneN You're welcome.
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@NJChicaa (115614)
• United States
20 Apr 21
I asked my kids today why they were in school in person. One said his parents were making him but the rest said they wanted to be there. That surprised me.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
20 Apr 21
I'm not surprised. The fun wore off. Kids need their socialization. My granddaughter is doing online schooling at the ice rink. She at least gets to see her friends every day. My poor grandson didn't get to see anyone unless he had hockey practice or games on the weekends.
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@allknowing (130088)
• India
21 Apr 21
Has anyone checked his EQ!!!
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@allknowing (130088)
• India
22 Apr 21
@DianneN I meant Emotional Quotient.
https://myframeworks.org/testmyeq/
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
21 Apr 21
His Educational Quotient was checked, too. It soars!
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
22 Apr 21
@allknowing He’s fine.
@Tina30219 (81441)
• Onaway, Michigan
20 Apr 21
That is terrible he did all that he must have been bored with the virtual schooling and wanted to go back.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
20 Apr 21
He was a naughty boy. Being online for over one year was too long for him. He’s happy now being with his friends again.
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@LadyDuck (454979)
• Switzerland
21 Apr 21
Teachers are often too strict, they should know that children with a high IQ get bored.
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@LadyDuck (454979)
• Switzerland
22 Apr 21
@DianneN I think I would have done the same should I have been a teacher.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
21 Apr 21
They’re wonderful teachers. I would have reacted the same way if he was my student. Yet, he was hilarious!
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@kobesbuddy (73900)
• East Tawas, Michigan
21 Apr 21
I don't feel so embarrassed, about what Zachary did. As a college freshman, he purchased an old convertible. To impress some girls, he squealed the tires and did some extremely dangerous spinouts So who was there to see Zack's escapade? A policeman Our grandson landed his butt in jail for five days! A kid who had never been in trouble?
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
21 Apr 21
Kids do stupid things. My boys weren’t perfect either.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
22 Apr 21
@kobesbuddy My boys fessed up as adults to the things they did that we weren’t aware of at the time. Things are still coming out.
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@kobesbuddy (73900)
• East Tawas, Michigan
21 Apr 21
@DianneN I remember when Chad was growing up, I thought he was fine. Later on he said, 'Mom, you just didn't know about some of the antics, Steve(best friend)and I were pulling!' My daughter was like an open book, she couldn't hide anything!
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@thelme55 (76342)
• Germany
21 Apr 21
Wow! I think he got his genius genes from his parents and grandparents. He got bored having online class. I would be if the online class becomes boring.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
21 Apr 21
Aww, thanks! I thought his antics were hilarious, but don’t blame his teacher. Now he’s happy back in school and being with friends again.
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@thelme55 (76342)
• Germany
22 Apr 21
@DianneN I am glad he is happy again.
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Apr 21
All kids were in lockdown way too long.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
21 Apr 21
NYC was a danger zone for way too long.
@DianneN (246452)
• United States
21 Apr 21
@CarolDM His private school was totally revamped and was opened all year. Love Manhattan! Hope it returns to its full glory. It’s not the danger zone you think it is.
@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Apr 21
@DianneN From what I see and read, NYC is a danger zone every day. Kids were in lockdown too long.
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@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
21 Apr 21
what a character! sounds familar to me!
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
21 Apr 21
So you are like him? Family clown!
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
22 Apr 21
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@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
22 Apr 21
@DianneN i was the school clown all the way through school. I had many opportunities to cause trouble. my last principal was shocked when I became a teacher. then he said "i suspect you know what the kids are doing before they do it."
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@Bubba90 (1755)
• Indonesia
21 Apr 21
Online school makes students feel bored and it really makes the eyes tired easily, I hope this situation can be controlled, and the corona can be resolved as soon as possible so that children can go to school, at least when they return to school they can meet their friends, because of this. What the children miss most is not lessons but playing with friends at school, your granddaughter is very funny and amazing, I am sure she is the most popular figure in her school
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
21 Apr 21
I agree! My grandson spent an entire year online and in a new home in a different state where he didn’t have friends. Now, he’s happy again to be at school and seeing all the kids. My granddaughter loves her online school. She does most of her work at her skating rink. She’s there every week day from 8 to 5. She gets her coaching and practicing done and gets to see her skating friends. Thanks so much. She’s always been popular because of her personality and compassion for others.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
22 Apr 21
@Bubba90 (1755)
• Indonesia
22 Apr 21
@DianneN ohh they just moved in their new house, I am also happy with that, it must be very happy to meet friends, your granddaughter is great there are not many children who like it, their personality makes people love them
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@msdivkar (23360)
• India
21 Apr 21
Children enjoy studying in school and not at home. They can meet their friends there and enjoy with them. This covid has brought us to the situation never thought of before.
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@msdivkar (23360)
• India
22 Apr 21
@DianneN Many will continue to be deprived of that for long time to come.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
21 Apr 21
You are so right! He’s happy being back in school!!!
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@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
21 Apr 21
It is actually quite boring to home schooled. It is different when you are at the school. So I feel you grandson is frustrated with that
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
21 Apr 21
So true. Being in a new state and not having friends was difficult for him. Thank goodness he’s doing well and having fun with his friends. But his antics were hilarious!
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@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
21 Apr 21
@DianneN so true
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@RasmaSandra (72494)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Apr 21
Kids got to have a way to let off some steam sorry he got kicked offline but glad he can attend school anyway,
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@RasmaSandra (72494)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Apr 21
@DianneN I am glad to hear that
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
21 Apr 21
He needed the stimulation and his friends. It worked out well, finally.
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@LindaOHio (153180)
• United States
21 Apr 21
The socialization should be good for him; and hopefully he won't act up in class.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
21 Apr 21
Exactly! He’s doing fine now and back to normal.
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@LindaOHio (153180)
• United States
22 Apr 21
@DianneN That's good to hear.
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@Rashnag (30600)
• Surat, India
21 Apr 21
He seems very naughty. Good to know. Children can do unimaginable things. Have a good day. Take care
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
21 Apr 21
He was naughty for doing that, but is happy and well behaved now that he’s back in school.
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@Rashnag (30600)
• Surat, India
22 Apr 21
@DianneN Good to know. Have a good day. Take care
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@Babale (1869)
• Semarang, Indonesia
21 Apr 21
It seems they are not afraid of contracting Covid and prefer meeting their friends at school rather than studying online. Here it is just the opposite, we have started studying directly at school because it has been studying online for more than a year. If I'm not mistaken, it's the Ice Princess eating the chips?
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
21 Apr 21
He goes to a private school. They had the money to put in ventilation systems and covid proof the school. It’s been open all year, but his family chose the online option for him. They were concerned about covidiots. He’s happy back in school and seeing his friends. Yes, that’s her!
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