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[38DoubleDamnGood]

Open house for my 7 year old boy. He is a sweet, loving boy, that is in the middle of a terrible divorce and domestic violence case. As far as I can tell, thru therapy he is a good student. He does have some screaming fits at home though. What do you think I should expect from his teacher? I advised her when he started school of the situation, but she has not corresponded with me since. Should I advise her of his fits or shall I wait to see what she has to say first?

Any advise is appreciated.....

 

[GinNJuice]

Hmmm, I was an only child when my parents got divorced when I was 10.....

I don't think you should expect anything from the teacher, other than a report of your childs progress.

..... as for you, I would do what ever you can to keep all of your divorce matters/issues from him. Let him try to be a kid.

 

[Longhorn85]

Hmmm, I was an only child when my parents got divorced when I was 10.....

I don't think you should expect anything from the teacher, other than a report of your childs progress.

..... as for you, I would do what ever you can to keep all of your divorce matters/issues from him. Let him try to be a kid.

Be prepared to be calm and rational if the school calls for your son acting out. Try not to take it personally and strive for the best long-term solution for your son.

 

[38DoubleDamnGood]

Hmmm, I was an only child when my parents got divorced when I was 10.....

I don't think you should expect anything from the teacher, other than a report of your childs progress.

..... as for you, I would do what ever you can to keep all of your divorce matters/issues from him. Let him try to be a kid.

That is what I am doing. BTW his teacher says that he is an angel in school. He is a little lover. I am glad he only takes his anger out at home. We will make it thru this rough times in our lives.

Thank you for your feedback.

 

[grlpwrd]

I think it's wise to advise the teacher about any concerns regarding your child. That way the teacher can be well-informed and have some understanding should anything arise. I'm sure he will have a counselor at this school, too. Maybe you can confer with that counselor, too, just to make sure everyone is prefaced, kwim?

Of course, we all know some kids tend to be angels to everyone else except their parents. LOL I'm sure everything will work out.

Good luck!

 

[alphaxi]

As a teacher myself, any information a parent can give me about their childs behavior helps! This way, if the child is usually quiet mannered at school, but one day comes in and has a screaming fit, I will know that something is wrong and can help the child to the best of my knowledge.

Parent/teacher communication is so important! Good luck!

 

[38DoubleDamnGood]

Thanks to all that have responded, very much appreciated.

 

[naturally anabolic]

i'd say make the teacher aware but make sure he/she understands not to make an issue with your son about it *im sure even at 7 years old * it could be embarassing if she said anything about it to him..

 

[38DoubleDamnGood]

I did touch base with the teacher, telling her that he is in the middle of a harsh divorce and he might have some bad days. If she needs to she can call me at any time and we could find the best remedy for each situation.