| Wow, grounded for a whole year! Does his father ever help him with his homework? Maybe he just doesn't understand his subjects and needs some one on one tutoring with the teacher for a better understanding. Does he have trouble staying focused during class? Does he day dream alot? You might want to consider having him tested for ADD. Also, he might be having trouble comprehending his subjects. Having him tested by a doctor/psychologist is certainly worth a try. I'm not too keen on putting a child on a drug for ADD but more and more studies come out that show they can help. I believe my 13 year old has it but I've never had him tested for it. Yet, he struggles in school, too. He has trouble comprehending what he just read. He is one, who has to study harder than most kids to get a good grade. However, my 12 year old daughter rarely needs to study. She retains information very well. Try to get help for him now because he will struggle throughout the rest of his school years. I hope this helps. ↑ |
| umm im all for good grades but that is a little harsh dud you say anything to your ex ?? ↑ |
He does day dream alot! He had his hearing checked because he acts like he can't hear, but the results come out normal.
He is a very good kid. ( He has a 12 yr old sister that is always on honer roll and a 9 yr old brother who is hyper but does well in school). He cries when he has to go back to his dads. ( I have the kids everyother weekend and summer). I feel so sorry for him and I cry inside also. ↑ |
| Charla...I did talk to his dad, and whenever I have a concern about anything, he and his new wife gang up on me saying I am starting problems. ↑ |
Hi,Tamara
I can't imagine what it feels like.It sounds abusive to me.How old is he?Did you try talking to his teachers and finding where the problem is.Maybe they can shed some light.I pray that you find way out. ↑ |
| maybe you could devote just one evening to him and have some one on one time and maybe get a feel for whats going on inside his headand maybe go from there . i had 4 brothers and 1 sister nt all living with me after my parents remarried they each had 2 more children with there new spouses and i felt left out alot so my mom and sometimes even my stepdad would take an evening just the 2 of us and go out to eat and talk about things that might be going on at the time i was the oldest and had some problems in school that were later resolved after finding out i not only had a rare eye disease but also add . nope that ive helped a little bit ↑ |
| I think you should contest custody. ALL children should be told that their best is good enough, nobody should be grounded for an entire year for anything short of setting fire to something or beating someone half to death. Seek proper help and have him tested for dyslexia and such. ↑ |
