Guest guest Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 > Well, it looks like we are headed to in-patient > services. I am close to losing it. I can't get > to do anything and all he talks about it there being > something wrong with him. What has happened to my kid? > could it be the stress and adjustment of going into a new school, my son looked completely different in 6th grade , as he adjusted to middle school he was really stressed out and started doing things he had never done b/f. I hope u get the help you need for and wish you luck with getting this straightened out. Same here with when he started 6th grade. But wasn't on any medications then. I think that the medications need to be taken out of 's system to see if they are the cause of this behavior. I'm sending hugs and prayers your way, Melinda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 This is still true occasionally of my 17-year-old. The other day his English teacher gave a quiz. The first question was " Describe two ways in which Oedipus was a tragic hero. " After school, Owen told me he could only think of one way, so he didn't answer the question at all! He also said there was a question about Antigone and another one about the Venerable Bede, and he didn't remember either of them having been discussed in class. That night I went to Back-to-School night and had a chance to talk with his teacher. I expected to explain why his answers had been sketchy. She said she was glad I had spoken up, because earlier that day, she had looked through the test papers and realized that there was no paper by Owen! Apparently he didn't turn in anything at all. She understood what was happening and promised to talk with him about how perfection isn't necessary. I'm hoping that things will improve in English, because he is actually interested in what they have been reading, and she seems to be a good teacher. Jill Jill, ugh! English! I hate English! I hate writing! It is one of those cute little life ironies that I - a writer - have two children who freeze up over writing assignments. This year, Braden's English teacher seems to think she is teaching high school kids. However, to her credit, she is communicating regularly with me via email and is working with Braden to modify the assignments that throw him. But it is going to be a looonngg year. I just finished typing one paper up for him and he is starting another one in class tomorrow that is due on Friday. AAARRRGGHHH!!!! I think we can safely assume that my sons are not going to have careers in journalism. <g> Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2005 Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 Happy New Year ! Merv, welcome to the creakiest group around . I say that with humor cuz it is true... your ability to adapt and be happy are going to be taxed. A good day is a happy day and a bad day is a pain.. but there is always tomorrow and it may just be better ;-) You are not alone Merv, and I hope you stick around. I read that story about the doctor being arrested for prescribing pain meds and am trying to find a website to see where donations are to be sent. I want my doctor to treat me and not be afraid, of anyone, for his doing his job. Congress will hear from me! I hope everybody had a great Dec holidasy and may 2005 shine upon us. Traci ( I think) said she wasn't taking any of these meds... what are you doing? I am very curious. May the sunshine wake you up in the morning Mo cath __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2005 Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 Happy New Year ! Merv, welcome to the creakiest group around . I say that with humor cuz it is true... your ability to adapt and be happy are going to be taxed. A good day is a happy day and a bad day is a pain.. but there is always tomorrow and it may just be better ;-) You are not alone Merv, and I hope you stick around. I read that story about the doctor being arrested for prescribing pain meds and am trying to find a website to see where donations are to be sent. I want my doctor to treat me and not be afraid, of anyone, for his doing his job. Congress will hear from me! I hope everybody had a great Dec holidasy and may 2005 shine upon us. Traci ( I think) said she wasn't taking any of these meds... what are you doing? I am very curious. May the sunshine wake you up in the morning Mo cath __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.