School Bus
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At What Grade Do You Stop Helping with Homework?
Asked by M.C. from Detroit
on December 8, 2011
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I know when kids are in the early elementary years, parents help out just to teach the child about the responsibility of doing homework and the homework is easy, so no...
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- I always wished my parents were able to help me with my homework no matter what age. I moved to the U.S. when I was 9 years old and my mom had limited English and/or ...
- My daughter is in kindergarten and we got a talk the 1st day of school about how home work is for the child, not the parent and that the child should not need any help...
- For the most part, my kids have always done their homework on their own. I've been happy to help them in understanding directions, but homework is supposed to be a re...
I Want to Pull My Daughter Out of Her School and Hold Her Back a year..Can I?
Asked by B.H. from Minneapolis
on January 15, 2009
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I am having so many problems with my daughter being bullied at the bus stop and school. The principal, superindenant, and bus driver don't care and never will this is ...
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- You can pull your kid anytime you want! And in MN, the "compulsory" age for school attendance isn't even until 7, which your bio says your daughter is now. I am ...
- A friend of mine had the exact same problems with her dd in 1st grade. They ended up changing school districts, but had that district evaluate her first, to see if sh...
- And that's why I prefer private school. Is it up to the district when it comes to your kid? Hell, I would sue them for telling me how to raise my kid! It's your cho...
"School Routine Hassle"
Asked by E.L. from Youngstown
on March 2, 2011
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My 7 yr. old son gets up in the morning for school and lays on the couch. I try asking him what he would like for breakfast and he usually mumbles or just grunts or wo...
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- My 14 year old is not a morning person. He needs to be out waiting for the bus at 6:50 am - so his alarm is set for 5 am. I set mine for 5:30 and ensure he is up. But...
- We have 2 rules in our house, either of which may prove useful to you 1) Absolutely no electronics until morning chores are done Kiddo's morning chores: - Mak...
- Hi Lucinda, I think part of the issue is that your son is a singleton, and it has been so much easier for you to cater to his every whim. I can't do that with 6 childr...
Rainy Days and Kids Walking Home - What's Your Elementary School's Policy?
Asked by K.B. from Houston
on August 25, 2010
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I'm just trying to figure out if I'm completely crazy and this is the new norm for schools or if our school has just gone over the top. I've had a child at this eleme...
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- Yes, this seems crazy. We live in a town in a serious budget crunch, and kids under 2 miles don't get a bus at all! Kids will be walking in all kinds of weather, inc...
- My kids have all walked home in the rain and we were not across the street, but too close for the bus. I would try to arrange if I new it was raining, but i work and ...
- So is this your schools policy or the district policy. It makes no sense. They could have a rain plan so that certain administrators or teachers can be in charge of ha...
What to Do About Son Acting Out in School
Asked by C.C. from Seattle
on December 15, 2009
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My son started all-day kindergarten this year, and all sorts of issues have arisen since he began. He is normally HIGHLY independent, but also tends to be a very happy...
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- Vitamin D ? Are you kidding ? You need to understand the symptoms of S.A.D. to know that your son's behavior has nothing to do with that or a lack of Vitamin D. Her...
- First I'd like to say that while this is a great place to turn for help, it is absolutely appalling to see someone jump on someone else for something they have said or...
- C., I've worked with children for more than 16 years, and when ever a child I'm working with has changes in behavior like this I immediately change their sleeping h...
School & Nap Conflict
Asked by L.J. from Cleveland
on May 6, 2008
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My daughter is 3.5 and attends a special needs intergrated preschool four days a week from 9-11.30, she was adopted at the age of 18 months and has some sensory & fine...
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- Is there any possible way to put her down for a nap before she would go to school in the PM? It sounds like she still needs her nap, so I wouldn't forego those till sh...
- My second son was still napping at 6 years old. And he needed it, too. If he didn't get that nap at noon, then by seven it was all over but the cryin'. I would sugg...
- my son took naps until he was 4 and the last year of that was a complete struggle. Could you try moving her nap forward a little so that she can get her nap in before...
My Son Won't Go to a New School
Asked by E.G. from Detroit
on January 24, 2007
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My son and I have moved qiute a bit. He's used to small school systems and small communities. He got into major trouble in middle school, and is attending an alterna...
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- Hi E., Maybe if he is happy there and is doing well he could stay with his grandma. Let him know your expectations of him in order for him to stay there. For exampl...
- I do know what you are going through. My 3 children and I have moved a lot and changing schools for them was very hard. I haved recently moved "again" and my 15 yr. ol...
- Is he doing better academically in the alternative school? If this be the case he may be feeling comfortable and afraid of falling behind entering a new school. If he ...
At What Age Is It OK to Let a Child Get Himself to School?
Asked by S.S. from Boston
on April 17, 2009
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My oldest is starting 3rd grade in the fall (he will be 9 in October) and our town is shifting school times by 30 minutes. After 3 years on the bus, he is looking forw...
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- Personally, I don't even let my almost 14 yr old stay home alone. I am a big time worrier and would not get anything done if he were home alone. Legally in our state a...
- I think it would all depend on the location your at. We live in a small town that we trusted our son would be safe while riding his bike to scchool. The school also kn...
- I have a daughter who will be nine in June. Right now she goes to the before school program a couple days a week and loves it. She gets individual attention there. The...
A SAFE RIDE HOME FOR A TEEN IN RIO RANCHO AFTER SCHOOL. (From High School)
Asked by S.H. from Albuquerque
on August 9, 2006
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I have a 16 year old beautiful daughter who attends RR High School. We live 2 miles from the high school and they have no bus to and from school. There are many const...
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- Your answer may lay in another direction. Due to both parents working, and being that she is so close aready to getting her licen. You can file for a hardship for her....
- Did you call the transportation dept.? It says they qualify for bussing if they live 2 or more miles from school. Even if its a stop a little past your home and not a...
- I have a daughter at RRHS who is a sophmore. Is your daughter involved in any after school activities? We live in Corrales Heights so my daughter rides a bus home, but...
Forgot That Today Was Early Day @ School & Didnt Pick up My Baby!!
Asked by C.W. from Orlando
on August 17, 2011
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Have any of you moms ever done this? Hopefully Im not alone here! I feel like such a terrible person right now! I forgot that Wednesdays got out early from school & I ...
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- No, I haven't- but my kids aren't school age yet... so... What I can say, is that my mom did almost the same exact thing when I was little, and the janitor had to c...
- the fact that you're this upset about it tells me that you're not a bad mom, youre just human!!!!! seriously, in you shoes, i'd be super pissed at myself, but it was ...
- Yes, I was out grocery shopping and completely forgot, in my sleep deprived haze, that it was a half day. Luckily, my husband was home with the baby when the school c...
