My kid hates school.
I get a text from him every day
"Can you come and get me? I hate it here."
what am I supposed to do?
I tell him no, he has to stay in school. Bring his grades up, yada yada.
I think it will be better next year when he can go to TCTC and learn a trade he's interested in...auto body and that kind of crap.
At least I hope so.
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Love the new header! This is college? That's too bad. I hope it gets better for him soon.
What is TCTC? I know that feeling ... part of what led me to join the service after high school.
Give him a hug from me! And tell him he's not alone. School is not a great fit for everyone. Eldest was like that, he stuck it out but was bored most of the time except for a few teachers. When he got to study what he was interested in (economics) he was engaged again. Make a big calendar and mark off the days. Do what he needs to do to get into the VocTech(?). Think of it like boot camp. We do a poor job of structuring school for kids who don't fit - it is one of our most important jobs (not test scores - is anyone listening??!) and the kids have to find the moxy and courage to stick it out. Here we have instituted a computer based and home based program to get some of our kids through. Something might be available in your district?
If not hang in there and things will get better. Eventually.
Tell him that Uncle Tranny wants him to try his hardest and do the best he can.
Hope you are well - I miss you!
XOXOXOXOXOXO
which son - middle or youngest?
OMG... TY LOVES TCTC.. he is on the honor roll, which hasn't happened for maybe 5 years. he can't wait to go to school (weird), the teachers are great there AND they can even win gift cards/xbox/wii for perfect attendance or writing esays.. its a great place.. i'm sure A will enjoy it there too.. hb
Is there ANYTHING he likes about it? His friends????
I sure do remember being there. Suck it up, honey....I HATED school...and went on to graduate from college...and HATED that too! He's just starting to learn the hard lessons of life....it sucks a lot of the time. Period. BJ
They all hate it... discipline is important...school is important they will be able to handle it!
Bummer! I wish he went to my school and was in my class! I'd find something for him to like! :-)
Hug on him a lot! Schools can be really toxic places!
Ugh, been there and done that. I hated school so badly. And my youngest? Just like yours...every day, something. I feel for your's just like I did mine. But, they have to go. The day mine graduated, I hugged the principal and told him he was going to miss me...and yes, he agreed.
Hang in. This problem is hard on moms, too.
oh. that's tough.
Oh man, that is such a bummer for him. I remember jobs like that, when all I wanted to quit. Stay strong, mama. It will get better.
HUGS to you and him.
Everybody gets a different deal.. a lot of ways to make a buck, besides being over-educated and under employed..
It never gets easy does it? Hugs to you!!!
Can you work out a deal with him about a timeframe, like stick it out till Christmas, and you can talk then about the situation? I was homesick at first, but began to feel more comfortable when I made friends and adapted.
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