Middle School: Adult Child
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Getting Ready for Middle School
Asked by M.S. from Raleigh
on November 12, 2009
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My 10 year old is finishing 5th grade and will be going to middle school next school year. Since I've already done this once with my oldest, you might expect me to be ...
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- What an exciting time in his life!!! Moving to the next level of life and maturity and responsibility. He will be moving with forever friends he has made thru the ye...
- I felt this way when my now 18 year old son went into high school. I was remembering all my stress when I went to school. Don't let him feel that if this is somethin...
- I encouraged the kids to join in the activities the school offers. My son joined the band and my daugter the academic teams and orchestra. THat way they have an inst...
Being Painfully in the Middle
Asked by S.W. from St. Louis
on April 27, 2010
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my oldest son is now in his freshman year in college, my husband recently opened a piece of mail from his school stating that he is withdrawn from his classes and has ...
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- If you son chose partying over education he needs to find out the hard way that was a poor choice. I'd send him the stats on what high school graduates make over what...
- Step back and let them talk it out, work it out, whatever.
- I believe that the most valuable things I learned in my freshman year of college were: 1. How to untangle red tape 2. How to make mature choices 3. How to mana...
Caring About School
Asked by L.H. from Toledo
on October 17, 2006
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I got a call from one of my daughter's teacher today. She is ok with behavior as usual. She is in danger of failing because of not turning in work. She will still be a...
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- L., I am the mother of twin 18 year old boys and I have been batteling this problem for the last 3 years. They are seniors this year and we still have problems gettin...
- L., What is she really interested in? Maybe getting involved with her in something she likes and encouraging that, on the condition that she do well in school will...
- Hi L., I too was a single parent with a child that didnt want to apply himself in school. He was very well liked by students and teachers both. His teachers use to te...
Grounding My Middle Schooler
Asked by L.H. from Cedar Rapids
on March 9, 2008
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Hi Ladies
I need a little advice from any moms who have a little insight on 12 year old Boys.
My son recently lied to me about his where abouts and who he was with. ...
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- Hello L., I agree with your punishment. Stick to it. I also think that you all need to sit him down and talk with him (not at him) to get to the bottom of the ...
- I have a 12 year old girl who did basically the same thing. She asked to go to a friend's house after school and then went to her friends and then to a boys house near...
- Grounded from the phone and computer AND from leaving the house for two weeks -- I'd call that a stiff penalty -- but whatever punishment you choose, you have to enfor...
Should I Change My Son's School?
Asked by L.D. from Joplin
on March 4, 2010
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I have a highly intelligent 12 year old boy who consistently grades above grade level in all areas, yet can't seem to barely pass an actual class. I've beat my head a...
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- I'm going to chime in and give an entirely different response... By changing schools, what message are you sending to your son? That when life gets tough, and you...
- He sounds like he is not being challenged. Changing his school may or may not help though. Have you thought of homeschooling him with online classes? If you are...
- I think that it would be in your son's best interest to change schools. Does he say "why" he hates school? Gosh, it's tough being a mom! But I can tell from your q...
School Meeting Advice
Asked by L.S. from Washington DC
on January 16, 2008
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My tenth grader just got diagnosed with non-hyperactive ADHD from a really reliable group of doctors. She also tests "gifted." She isn't seeing any difference on 18 mg...
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- My daughter has ADD- no hyperactivity. She is a 10th grader with a lot of "forgetfulness" She is currently on Concerta 27 mg. Do you have a psychiatrist? We got much b...
- Laura, your daughter's school is required by federal law to provide her with a Free Appropriate Education (FAPE) if she has a recognized disability. ADD is recognized...
- Hi Lauris, Boy does your story sound familiar! I have three children. Ages 24, 21 & 10. My 24 year old is ADD (diagnosis for person without the hyperactivity.) S...
Asperger's : Me Vs. School Officials - What Would You Do?
Asked by J.C. from Rapid City
on March 19, 2010
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I have a four year old daughter who has all the classic signs of Asperger's - refusal to make eye contact, weak motor skills, delayed speech, repetitive behavior, aver...
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- My kids are not in school yet but are based on my experience as a case manager. I would try and work with the school as best you can but I would also get a notebook o...
- i would have her tested outside the school system..so its documented with the state-or proffessionals that can back you up-it could be something totally different.i he...
- I would think you would have had your peditrician look into this when you first realized there was a problem 2 years ago. Is there a local agency that deals with sp...
After School Care Rates for Babysitters in Allen, TX
Asked by K.V. from Dallas
on July 15, 2011
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I have two boys, one 10 (will be 11 in August) and the other 6 (7 in Nov) that will need after school care this coming school year. How much do you typically pay a hi...
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- Kids Club through the AISD is wonderful!! I'm not sure what school your children go to, but my daughter was at Kids Club from Kindergarten through 6th grade at Vaugha...
- Rather than a high school student, I bet you could find a stay home mom in your neighborhood. I did this last year and it worked out great. I got a little extra spendi...
- I live in Allen and we are in the Plano ISD. Plano has after school care, PASAR and it is a great program. The children get snacks, play time and most importantl...
Getting My 17.5 Year Old to Finish School
Asked by J.J. from Kansas City
on March 17, 2008
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My son is 17.5 and will be 18 on August 24th of this year. He has had great difficulty ever since he started middle school several years back. Right now he is looking ...
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- I have an 18 YO senior this year. He has never been into school that much...but somehow we I believe will make it though...so I get your frustration. About the meds....
- I have to agree that he's probably not old enough to decide about his meds. As a nurse, you are perfectly qualified to help him adjust them though - work with his Dr....
- J.--it is very possible that your son is gifted but also has a learning disability; LD frequently occurs with a diagnosis of ADD/ADHD. My son, who is now 21, has ADD/...
18 Year Old High School Senior - Keeping Them Motivated to Graduate!
Asked by T.T. from Portland
on January 30, 2009
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I have five stepchildren ages 12 to almost 18 and one daughter of my own, age 17. The oldest are twin boys who will be 18 on the 10th of February. They live with my hu...
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- Hello, Well I have not gotten to that point with my children yet but I can tell you how my mother handled me when I was that age and opting to drop out of school and t...
- T., I do not envy your position. My sister's oldest were thinking they were able to handle the same issues...they wouldn't get up, take care of themselves, or get w...
- Do your step-sons have part-time jobs? Usually, the jobs kids can get while still in high school are not "fun" jobs. Fast food places, grocery stores, gas stations and...
