Hello! Not my day off, so I shall have to leave in about 15 minutes, but wanted to give you an update.
The less-than-good news first: Grant pitched a small fit in art because he forgot his pencil. He recovered and got to work. Then, he pitched another one because some kids who were done got to go outside and play, and he was not done. These were both what I would call "Stage 1" fits. According to the art teacher, he made the squished up face, whined, and started to cry a little both times, but didn't progress to the anger or lashing out that I am aware of.
Discovery (gifted program) is once a week, and it was yesterday. Details were not provided, but the teacher says that he still talks about being "bullied" at school, but the teacher believes it is not true.
1. "Still?" Meaning, this has happened before? This is not what I've been told. I was told that he was paranoid about whether kids liked him, but no one ever said, "bullied."
2. This could be an interpretation of looks and body language that have negative undercurrents. What is her basis for assuming it is false? He is pretty smart, and might not rely solely on actions and words.
3. His behavior this year has been such that he has probably earned disapproval from other kids. Why, as a GIFTED teacher, isn't she teaching him how to prevent the original problems, or how to make reparations when he fails, or how to have more open relationships with his classmates? This ostrich approach is doing nothing for me.
4. Not to beat a dead horse, but why have we decided not to believe my son?
But on to the good news!
I ordered the book, and it is on its way. I look forward to a future where I can share SOLUTIONS with you all.
YAY!
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