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Originally Posted by Tink
I SO agree with you ladies on the tech school idea!
I wish Joel would enroll, but realize he will have to do things in his own time and way.
He's always been my independent child. He has a very high IQ, but was determined not to be the class brain, so instead, became the class clown and ended up being home schooled from 7th grade on because I was spending almost as much time at the school as he was because of it. He seems to learn by osmosis, and simply can't be bothered to do things that he sees no value or meaning in. He's been a challenge, yet we've always known that if he ever gets in his niche and actually applies himself, he will do well.
He actually wanted to go back to public school in his soph year, and was there less than a semester when he managed to get himself expelled. The square peg in the round hole thing again...  So as much as I'd love to see him go back to school, I won't push it because until it's his own idea, it would be a total waste of money. I will just sit back and watch and keep my fingers crossed. LOL |
Tink you sound like a wonderful patient mother. My hat is off to you. I do know how frustrating it can be. My son never had "problems" at school, just his grades. Part of it has to do with his ADD. If he truely likes the class, then he excells, but if it doesn't really interest him, it's a daily struggle. I'm sure both our sons will excell in whatever they choose as long as they can enjoy it too. Best wishes to you and your son.