Our DYS DS9 has been in an independent Quaker school for K-4th. During that time, we have watched him transform from a boy who could not get enough to a boy who does only the bare minimum, balking at anything that resembles a challenge. He has lost his spark, and it is breaking our hearts.
We kept hoping we could make something change. We could not. . When we consider all of this, along with the fact that we have been unsuccessful in advocating for our son's academic needs, we simply have to accept that they are unwilling (if not unable) to address his needs, and it is time to move on for DS's sake.
Any thoughts on a kiddo who really enjoys being at school but whose attitude toward learning has deteriorated? Thanks for reading all this in any case!
Hi Golfer 26
My DS is only just 6 and we are in K so I don't have much to offer beyond sympathy. But I am curious, you didn't share much about what you've done to advocate but do mention how invested your family is in the school. Does the school know that you are prepared to leave since they have not addressed his needs? I would be hesitant to use the threat if you really aren't prepared but since it is private, they might be more open if the choice is to make some accommodation versus losing you - they may not be and you might have already done this, but it did strike me that they need to know this as part of the advocating process, especially since you all like being there, which is not usually the case when the fit is bad.
DeHe
