Kriston-
If you knew me you'd wonder why I haven't cry infront of the principal already. Maybe I'll give myself permission to let go sometime. I think she is kind and just doesn't understand. Although, I'm frustrated sometimes people need to hear something many time to accept it so maybe I've paved the way. Or then again maybe not. Time will tell.
This is the only place I have to vent all this. DH does not want to hear this, except for a little here and there. Friends don't really get this. thanks for all your help.
I also found that having one meeting with all the parties (principal, teachers, GT teacher etc.) is more productive than several phone calls, e-mails and notes back and forth. Let your child know that you are working on a solution so he can maybe tolerate the situation a bit better.
I see the point to having all these people because then they can let everyone know the reality of their part,(like how a subject is taught). I think what was hard about this is there is so much input that all our time is used up and we go around in circles. I need to learn how to set and meet an agenda and be more productive. The principal is also friendly and chatty as is my husband.
I'm trying not to tell my son too much right now. GT teacher overloaded him with Math work(later cut in 1/2)and he turned into AHDA kid again at school briefly. Now, he has trust issue, thinking challenge = more work.
I have told my kids I'm researching how children learning. I'm just trying to keep him talking to me about his days and frustrations.
