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I Want to Withdraw My Son from Frisco ISD to homeschool...need Advice
Asked by A.B. from Dallas
on April 8, 2011
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I have searched the suggested sites via another Q&A regarding withdrawing my student. My son is in kindergarten and due to parts of days being missed ( for example 1-5...
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- When I was in 6th grade we had the opportunity to go to Washington DC while my dad was there on business. My mom went to the school and talked to them about it. Now th...
- Wow. Yes, homeschoolong in TX is great:). You can just tell them you're withdrawing him as far as I've heard. You could check out the message boards for "Happy Homesch...
- Parents schedule vacations, appointments, etc. around their children's education, not the other way around, no matter how they choose to educate them. School(public, p...
Neighbor Doesn't Send Kids to School
Asked by B.H. from Minneapolis
on September 27, 2006
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I'm not trying to be nosey or anything but last year I noticed my next door neighbor's kids were missing school like crazy..Was pretty typical to see one of his kids h...
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- Yous should contact social services. I used to teach before kids and know that there will be many more problems to follow than just truancy. You can stay anonymous w...
- I would report it not only to the school - it's actually the schools responsibility to report it to social services if parents are letting their children stay at home....
- It is a form of neglect, educational neglect to be exact, for a parent not to be enforcing their child's going to school and obtaining an education. If it seems to be ...
"Seeking Advice from Single Moms"
Asked by S.L. from Los Angeles
on March 20, 2008
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Many of the questions I have seen posted on this site are for younger children. I have a teenage son who is out of control and my options are limited. He is truant to ...
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- I am so sorry to hear all that you are goin thru and especially wih whats happened last night . Hopefully you can get the help or at least some referrals from the medi...
- military school, also, look into parenting classes. You need support to know how to deal with him if you do not have the $$$ for private school. I wonder if Long B...
- If you are in the southeast area of L.A. County, I would suggest that you call Helpline Youth Counseling. Have you been able to track down a "Scared Straight" program...
Unruly 14 Y/o Stepson
Asked by A.M. from Grand Forks
on April 6, 2010
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My stepson is so unruly at our house and his mothers. He is 14 and thinks he runs the world. He gets what he wants when he wants and its starting to upset me. My hu...
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- Sorry but I have to speak out on this one. Sounds to me like your husband, the dad needs to grow some between his legs and stand up for what is the right thing to do w...
- I think there's not much you can do, except leave. This is your husband's problem. The boy is the result of two people who have waited WAY to long to set any rules o...
- Your husband is probably dealing with alot of guilt (like many divorced parents, no matter who was at "fault"). You can't change your husband or your step-son; all ...
Failing Due to Absenses
Asked by E.S. from Houston
on January 5, 2011
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Hi Moms,
My nephew lived with us for 5 years and this year decided he wanted to go back to his mom. ( We didn't have legal custody) Anyways, he has already missed...
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- I would see if you can legally take him back. Then I would call the school, report his mom, and tell them as it is in his best interest. 7th grade is way too young t...
- yes he can fail over this my son did the 9th grade but his was medical issues.
- Look up truancy laws in his school district. I think that may be the biggest problem, next to being held back a year. Both he and his parent may get in trouble, depe...
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Asked by K.H. from Dallas
on April 30, 2011
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Ya I'm just "the step mom" who has raised him since he was a baby. I am over this post and tje judgement I have received for caring about a special
boy who lives in a...
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- not sure what the tattooing has to do with truancy. I dont think the tattooing is a big deal, unless they are tattooing the boy. My husband got a tattoo at someones...
- I don't know what the law says but if they are licensed tattoo artists, there are rules they have to follow. I have heard of tattoo parties...some are licensed and so...
- I don't think most states have laws against getting tattoos in a home. As long as they were using standard precautions and cleaning/sterilizing the instruments or usi...
Need Childcare Before Feb. 22nd..help!
Asked by D.M. from Dallas
on February 8, 2010
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I have to return to work on Feb. 22nd and need to find childcare for my 6-mos old baby girl and my 4-yr. old daughter. I am trying to find affordable childcare. My 4...
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- If you would want to take them to an in-home daycare try, www.pickofnorthtexas.com. It is an association of home daycare providers. You might be able to find someone...
- Hello! My mother may be interested in helping you out. She is currently looking for work and is WONDERFUL with kids. She has 11 grandchildren and loves kids. She...
- My son attends Windhaven Academy in Plano (Communication prkwy and the Tollway). Both of my kids went there for a period of time, but now my older son is in 1st grade....
Modeling for My 6 Year Old???
Asked by R.F. from Dallas
on December 24, 2009
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I have had several people ask me why I do not have my daughter in modeling. She loves the camera and is very outgoing. She takes beautilful pictures. I don't know i...
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- There are 2 big companies in Dallas, Kim Dawson agency and The Campbell agency. You can google them and get all the info you need. The turn around time varies, it all ...
- This article may help: http://www.dallaschild.com/showarticle.asp?artid=676 My daugther is 21 months and models for Kim Dawson. Just like the other post said, you ...
- KD studios is the big one for kids here in Dallas. 9heck out there website. All you meed to do is send a picture to them. If they are interested they will contact y...
Need Help with Getting a Vehicle
Asked by J.G. from Minneapolis
on September 27, 2007
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I am a mom of 4...I have a 15 year old Diabetic son, a 10 year old daughter, a 1 year old son and a 4 day old son. My vehicle is on it's last leg and I don't have any ...
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- Do your kids have a social worker at school? My daughter's school has a woman and anyone in need can call her for anything. She finds resources or whatnot. Otherwis...
- Try United Way's First Call for Help, ###-###-####, or 211 if you are using a land line phone. Also try TRUST, which is a consortium of churches in south Minneapolis t...
- I don't know where you live, but my in-laws go to/ are employed by Hosanna church in Lakeville (west off the 46 exit). They have a program every Thursday for people w...
Any Experience Dealing with Teenagers Who Sleep ALL Day? Advice Needed!
Asked by K.P. from San Francisco
on April 4, 2008
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My almost 14 y.o. son is going through some sort of crisis. He is not going to school, staying up late and sleeping until 4pm every day. He has turned our house sche...
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- Not to sound fearful, or evoke unwarranted worry, but it sounds like there may be a possibility that he may be doing drugs. A non-confrontational way to work through ...
- K., Take him to the Dr. as soon as possible. Does he have a fever or complained of a sore throat lately? My 12 year old started sleeping alot during the day, fell ...
- K. I have found that turning off the tv helps a lot. It overstimulates the brain, and makes it harder to fall asleep. Try reading instead, especially for the last hal...
