I'm not asking for perfect, truly I'm not. I'm wanting develops work ethic, is challenged in at least a few things, doesn't think he's the smartest person in the universe, has a couple good friends, and isn't treated hostilely by people around him.
I don't know how to do those quotey boxes y'all can do so well. But this quote struck me.
I used to have a similar perspective til a preschool teacher set me straight.
She said that every child has a right to can thrive, not just survive. They need to be free to develop who they are without shame. If they are told daily that who they are is not acceptable, what is that telling your child? If they are strong, they attempt to defend their core being. Maybe that comes out as telling others they are smart, maybe it comes out as agression, class clown behavior, whatever. So, that's the first thing.
Second thing, you don't need to apologize for who you or your son are. You have many gifts to share, as does he. You SHOULD ask for perfect. Ask for what he needs, ask him what he needs. Do not settle. What you get won't always be what you hope for, but it's better to ask for what you need instead of something less than what you need.
I 100% agree with you. Well put Master! I am amazed by what comes out of peoples/teachers mouths and especially after reading the link someone posted to ridiculous comments.
Anyway... welcome montana from another unemployed historian but I prefer stay at home mommy.
