8/18 Something to think about...

[Billie]

It's that time of year!


Moms and dads are counting the days until the school bell rings, Kids are getting apprehensive, clothes and school supplies are being bought.

I have a breakfast that I am hosting tomorrow very early so I thought I would post something to think about tonight, especially for those students and teachers and moms and dads!

I was remembering a story as I do everytime about this year of my youngest son Casey when he got off the school bus from 1st grade. He looked me in the eye and said, "mom I can't do it", and my heart sinking I said why fearing that I would never get him back to first grade. He looked at me and said, well I was there all day and they only fed me once!

We all have some fun storeis of our own youth or children, lets take a few minutes to remember those early days, those schools days.

Hats off to our educators on this board, as well, everyday you are doing great things for kids!

It is hard to convince a high school student that he will encounter a lot of problems more difficult than those of algebra and geometry.

-- unknown

If you promise not to believe everything your child says happens at this school, I'll promise not to believe everything he says happens at home.

-- Unknown

Have a great day!

[SherryJ]

ROTFWL, Billie... TODAY was the first day of school, and they both survived it!

Although Mr. Biggest would CERTAINLY agree with your Casey's statement! :D

Have a great meeting, my friend... :)

Sherry

[hawk]

On my oldests first day of school, I pushed a stroller with his younger brother to walk him home. When I arrived my oldest came running out to meet me. The teacher hailed me over to her,put both hands on my shoulders and pulled me close...."Is this your son??" (Yes)" He was leaping from table to table. I could not capture him. I had to hold him down in my lap to read the class a story."
That was the beginning of " why can't I chew gum in school? I won't put it under the desk!" "why do we all have to walk in lines??" " why do we always have to walk?" " why do we have to sit at a desk all day?"
He is now 33 has a georgeous wife , 4 children ,and runs two businesses. Thank God

[Jackie]

Hawk, that made me smile

I am where you were some 25 years ago. My second son is going into Grade 1 (mine do not start until, Sept. 6) and he is the same way. Why? Why? Why? I am so glad there is hope. LOL

As long as he does not drive his teachers nuts before he gets there.

thanks

[cmcole]

First year with no children in school (at least until my son finds out if they really fouled up his report card or if he indeed needs a couple more credits to graduate officially). He want to go to trades school, but it may have to wait until January (or next year if the first scenario plays out horridly).

I was so fortunate (now that I look back) in that I was able to spend a lot of time in his first-year classroom volunteering, as I was jobless and we were in transition, awaiting word for when a military residence was available - so we spent the school year across the country from each other.

[hawk]

Actually after the third grade I began to home school him. It was very hard. He is very hyper. I taught him study skills and how to cope with the frustration that comes with attention difference(some call it deficet) I refuse to. It's just another way of learning. I have it with out most of the hyper activity. I have just taught myself how to organize my thoughts and my life by writing everything down and having a place for everything.. The most frustrating thing for me is remembering names and faces.
My oldest went back into public school in highschool when we both felt he could control himself. He served in the Army for four years and served in Semolia. He owns a martial arts school and a medical supply company. He is now three weeks away from graduating from college with a license to be an insurance agent with the largest company in the USA. He can sell anything. He can talk you into anything. It's scary. He had to memorize numbers and retirement funding and mortgage financing. Tons of stuff. He is a totally dissorganized mess in his home office,( even tho he can find everything) , but perfect in his office
at his business . It is tip top. He finds organized people to help him in his office and do the stuff he knows he has a problem with.
It's not been easy by a long shot, but it was worth every tear.

[cmcole]

He has learned to adapt by delegating - that's a real skill - to be able to stay "hands off" things you know you're better off not touching.

How wonderful your children must feel to have such a dedicated parent.

[hawk]

When I was going through it I didn't feel dedicated .I felt desparate. Thank you for the nice compliment

[Jackie]

You should be very proud Hawk, I can only hope that one day I can say the same great things about my children.

What Patience!!!! What Love!!

[gitfiddle]

Billie, that was cute.

Lyn, my hat is off to you. I used to absolutely dread parent-teacher conferences. I would watch them choose their words carefully to avoid sounding too negative. He wasn't hyper, just unable to concentrate when there was anything else going on, or if it didn't particularly interest him. He's still extremely disorganized at home, but he can trace his car's electrical system with a schematic. He researches any purchase very thoroughly before he makes it. I really believe these kids just need a different kind of guidance, and the system doesn't teach that way.

My hat is off to teachers. I couldn't do it. It was such a job coaxing and pushing one boy through high school, I felt that I was the one who should have worn the mortarboard! Or at least received honorable mention. :rolleyes:

Jackie, best of luck to you and your son.