Oh My CFK,
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It's like you and your son have been with me for the last 4 years. While I was dealing with the difficulty of my "in your face" boy, I kept reminding myself (through clenched teeth) how lucky I was to have an "externalizer" instead of an "internalizer" and I would imagine being in your shoes, even though I had never met you. I was sure that someone somewhere was living that other life. And now here your are! And they are so close in age, and both entering 7th grade! Wow, your son has such an amazing ability to read people - it's wonderful - i pray that as he grows he will be able to make it work for him.
We have found, like you, that it's a slow process, and having a school that "sees right through him" is such a big help! When you feel guilty remember that there are plenty of kids out there that don't ever get the parental or professional support anytime before late high school or in college. Your son gets both - later than you would have wished, but wow - they put him in the gifted program anyway! Go School!
Did you also get your older son's IQ/achievement tests done in February? Have you applied to YSP? When you moved was it across town, or did he have to start all over with his friendships? I predict "big growth" years for both our boys - both styles are needed in this world!
Smiles,
Trinity
