Recent content by Jakesmom

My son has played baseball (3 seasons), soccer (2) & flag football (2). He tried them, liked them the first few years and then lost interest, but he never quit before the season ended. And he always gave each sport, IMO, a fair chance. He just isnt a "sports kids". He doesnt enjoy watching...

Thank you for your reply. I try not to get angry, but I will admit, it is hard. Im not usually a yeller, but with this issue, I feel like Im talking to a brick wall. Of course I feel horrible about what I said and that we all went to be upset. Im taking everyone out for a nice dinner tonight and...

I'm with you, how is it possible to not complete assignments done in class? What the hell kind of teacher even allows that? Have you met with them? What do they say? I'm assuming his PC doesn't have internet access, too. I've seen a lot of people get sucked into the net, and get lost while...

<r><QUOTE author="FooserX;18491"><s></s>Well one possibility would be that he could be too smart for his classes. None of us here know your son, but what you have described sounds a little like what kids do when school bores them. If it’s not a challenge, they lose...

I am at my wit's end with my son and thought I would reach out to other parents and/or teachers in hopes of some suggestions, advice etc. Let me start by saying, that he is a good kid - he's friendly, helpful to others, empathetic, caring, has never really had behavior problems (outside of...