My son has always had the best attitude waking up and being positive about going to school each day, until today. My heart is broken seeing him He is a good student, never had a problem with behavior, amazing athlete, and a kid who is always in good sprits. Never have I witnessed him having this attitude towards school, refusing to go. I sent the teacher this email, It is breaking my heart that my son is not wanting to participate in today's activities at school. He is telling me it is because you brought it to his attention that he is not able to join in due to his percentage/grade in math class. And that he will have to spend the day in a lower grade room. Benton has been terrified that he is not graduating the 6th grade and will be held back a grade. I don't understand. My heart is broken to see him not wanting to go to school. Expecially on day like today. Everyday he gets up for school in a great mood wanting to go. But, today this morning he is a different kid. She replied, "He has a "D" in my class. It is unfortunate and heartbreaking that he did not stay focused. I am sorry that he doesn't like the consequence."
How would you react to this?
- Posted:
- 3+ months ago by lop0kus
- Topics:
- children, school, attitude, positive, schools, punishment, early childhood education
Added 3+ months ago:
Today the 6th grade is celebrating graduation and field day.
Responses (1)
As upsetting as it could be to hear news about your child both failing something, and seeing him react so negatively because of it, I think it would be in your best interest to try and soothe his worries rather than show your own. A grade is a grade, yes, but at some point in everyone's life we realize that we're not going to be perfect in everything. He needs to understand this, and while this may also be true, you should also try and provide help for him to potentially get better at the subject in hand (maybe a tutor or something). Encourage him that although he may have did bad this time, he still has time to get better at it. Don't add to the bad feeling either, instead, try and make him feel a little more positive. I think that might change his mood a lot and also try and be patient with him. He might blame himself a little for a while, but assure him that he tried his best and that he should try it again. Tell him that you'll reward him with something he likes a lot, too, that should also push him to go out of his way to learn Math.
I hope this advice helps!