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RE: Homeschooling vs Mainstream Schooling - Dilemma!!!
That does sound like a tough decision.. I don't have the experience in this, but even as a home educator, I'd be leaning on letting him stay in school, where he wants to be, and help in guiding him to pick the right subjects (for him) for his gcses. And if your concerns become a reality, couldn't you reevaluate with him again then?
Hope you get some better advice from anyone who might have been in the same shoes! All the best, lovely :)
Yes, I think that's the decision I am leaning towards too. I just hate him getting negativity from the teachers daily telling him he is failing, when in my eyes, they are failing him.
As a parent, I'd hate that too. How does your son feel about all of that?
Because of his additional needs, he doesn't seem to grasp that the school work is not optional and because he doesn't get any encouragement to work, he just sits and daydreams or lets his mind wander to other things. Telling him off is like water off a ducks back. I have asked him about school and how he feels about it, he doesn't enjoy the lessons at all, but he likes being with his friends.
This is a tough one momma 💜
I feel for you. And, give you cudos for reaching out for support on this one. Sounds like you have a bright sonshine in your good care. I hope you trust you can't do it 'wrong'. It sounds like you're on a similar path that i would take given this circumstance. I am so glad your boy is embracing and excersising his study skills on his own! That's wonderful!! In terms of school, if he is not bothered by the teachers and their antics, then trust him! He has the skills he needs! The marks will come in his time 💜 so what! If it takes him longer to get his marks up when he is read to choose his path? No harm done! The relationships he is enjoying with friends will likely stay with him a long time, if not his whole life. He will make his way. He may need to upgrade. No big deal, in my opinion. I dunno why the process is rushed so much. They grow up fast enough as it is. Hugs momma 💙
Enjoy your day! You've got this!!
thank you for your kind words! Yes, I think you are right, relationship building is much more important in life right now. thanks again :)
You're welcome girl 💜💛💚💙
👍👍👍 good choice to listen. Why do we second guess ourselves? My kido is in 8tg grade too. I think our sons are the same age. He is home schooled. We have lotsa challenges. Are those exams mandatory? Can't yourboy be exempt from them? Our schools do provincials. They are grueling tests.
yes they are mandatory if you attend a school, but not if you are home-schooled. It is such a complex age! All their hormones are going wild too, as well as trying to find their place in society, it is tough at this time in their lives!
yes they are mandatory if you attend a school, but not if you are home-schooled. It is such a complex age! All their hormones are going wild too, as well as trying to find their place in society, it is tough at this time in their lives!