DH is upset to move DD. He thinks socially he should stay were he is and continue the relationships he has started. Social is most important. He says he already feels a bit outside and now I want to move him to start over? I really wish he could stay where he is but I don't think it is for the best.
The current school has too far to go to understand his needs. He's in a 2 on 1 Math with the gifted teacher once a week. If she doesn't get it now, I don't think she will. I honestly think a stimulating environment will help his behavior and self esteem and better prepare him for HS and college and life. I think he could feel more apart of his class with peers working more often at his level, istead of the smart math kid who gets to go ahead of his peers. I still have to determine his level and how many peers he would have. He will have the Explore test this month. Hopefully that will help.
apart from his classmates or a part of his classmates.
Everyone wants to belong. Being in an environment were one is 'seen' is a social help. I wish a had a magic bottle of DH juice, but the best I have seen is to invite a few of DS's classmates over for a playdate that DH has to be in charge of - perhaps DH could take them someplace - or have DH take a few hours off of work and sit in DS's classroom for 2 hours - I'll bet he would sing a different tune then.
Hugs,
Grinity
