Originally Posted by Dottie
One of the hardest things I've found to pull off is the "poker face". It's normal to have doubts, and realistic to consider alternatives, but most schools will pounce on parental indecision as an opportunity for them to ensure that their relatively "status quo" plan will be fine for your child. In their defense, they get many worried parents, and their seasoned reassurance if typically all that is needed.

However, if you have the child that truly is the "exception", you will most likely need persistance and a lot of confidence (that can be faked if needed).


Thanks, Dottie. This is what I was trying to say, too. You just explained it a lot better than I did! smile

Kriston