My 9 year old son was put in a class this year with not one single friend, and with other students who have "behavioral issues. He is very unhappy and does not want to go to school.
Typically my son is very happy with school, loves to go. He is also a very "easy learner". I was told my son was placed in this calss, because he can get along with anyone!
My son has the same issue! He is well ahead academically and did great at the beginning of the school year! After several physical, unprovoked incidents with children who have behavioral issues, he began having stomach aches and refusal going to school. We are talking with the guidance counselor and teacher, however the 2 children will never be removed from the class, even though they have isolated my son to a 'safe spot'. Any advice regarding how I can talk to my child who is stuck in a situation for the next 5 mos would be great! I don't blame him for not wanting to go, but I can't take another morning of him getting carried out of the car during carpool!
Oct 26, 2011
Give him a go by: Belamby
Amy,
Your son, who seems such a happy little guy, has been placed into a situation to big for his tiny boots. To be in a class with children afflicted with behavioural problems, because school powers that be(perhaps shouldn't be) is slly. He will try his best and likely get nowhere, for his troubles. In fact this is the likely scenario: A) he will imitate those around him B) he will remain as he is and be disliked (They say: "in the land of the blind one eye is king")-but this is in pratice wrong. The fact is:' in the land of the blind one eye will not be tolerated!' C) Your boy will get blamed because he is too young to understand what's they expect of him.
In conclusion therefore, I suggest if there is an option -monitor the situation just for a month-if there is no improvement, act and get him in a better class-where he is academically challenged to perform well,complimented perhaps with friends. All the best with your lovely youngster! B.
