Many 3rd graders are overwhelmed this year with the big spelling words and 5 pages of worksheets to study for tests. One Mom came up to me and said how hard it was for her son. I really like this Mom. She was quizzing me on what my DS was doing and how long it was taking. I tried to avoid it and then just said you shouldn't compare to him. She became insulted and said she had a smart boy too. I felt so bad. I did not mean that at all.
The same conversation a few days later with another Mom I handled differently. I just said yes it's feels like too much. But for my DS it just feels like a lot of too much busy work not challenging learning. Misery loves company not someone showing them up. This felt better like we connected instead of disconnect. But it also felt like a little lie.
2 boys on DS's baketball team are making most of the shots. They are really good. There Moms are not bragging about it. They don't have to hide it. I'm a little jealous. Maybe it's good my son is not the one making all the shots becuase he can see different kids excell like he does at school. He really works hard at sports to be better and does not seem afraid of the challenge. He likes the goalie position in soccer.
Last edited by onthegomom; 12/13/09 06:21 AM.
