tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2833359394611156317.post8228883219896236864..comments2024-03-22T23:54:34.302-04:00Comments on Ashes From Burnt Roses: Matthew Monday: Class SwitchMannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15396201693030286919noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2833359394611156317.post-28334691905309783352013-04-09T22:35:21.685-04:002013-04-09T22:35:21.685-04:00Thanks Antonella. It seems like a common problem....Thanks Antonella. It seems like a common problem.Mannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15396201693030286919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2833359394611156317.post-26724414812230567752013-04-09T15:30:18.214-04:002013-04-09T15:30:18.214-04:00My son had similar problems at elementary school i...My son had similar problems at elementary school in Italy. I asked that he switched class and it was absolutely the right decision. He grew up perfectly able to deal with bullies. That stupid teacher was making fun of him, and we don't want anyone to undermine their self esteem when they are so young.<br />Antonellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17654671215760801771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2833359394611156317.post-46403750857940389692013-04-09T07:02:01.257-04:002013-04-09T07:02:01.257-04:00Oh I know. But I like to, and since I had suddenly...Oh I know. But I like to, and since I had suddenly dropped off, just thought I would explain. I do feel a lot better now, thanks!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847572866285311259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2833359394611156317.post-2459560510065945312013-04-08T21:04:28.066-04:002013-04-08T21:04:28.066-04:00Thank you ladies. My wife's intuition was def...Thank you ladies. My wife's intuition was definitely better than mine on this. Tomorrow he goes back to the new teacher. We'll see how he does.<br /><br />@Kelly - No need to feel obligated to comment. Hope you feel better now.Mannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15396201693030286919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2833359394611156317.post-89359852369005318712013-04-08T19:21:05.038-04:002013-04-08T19:21:05.038-04:00When a young child is too upset to go to school, s...When a young child is too upset to go to school, something is wrong. My granddaughter and a few other girls were acting this way this school year and it turned out there was a bully in the class- a girl, which is actually worse. Finally the parents had it out with the school. They had never even informed the bully child's parents that this was happening. From what I understand things have gotten much better. <br /><br />Glad you found out how to fix Matthew's issue quickly! Liking school is so important. Kathy Felsted Usherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10471923897561942341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2833359394611156317.post-78783318441308882032013-04-08T08:51:43.824-04:002013-04-08T08:51:43.824-04:00Hi Manny! Sorry I haven't been commenting much...Hi Manny! Sorry I haven't been commenting much. Last week was rat-race-y and I was half sick, trying not to become all-sick. <br />Re reading the Helprin though :) Hope you had a lovely Mercy Sunday!<br /><br />This post reminds me quite a bit of my own Grandson and his behavior. He just needed a little time to mature. He did not like to be pushed into doing things, and also has a sensitive nature. Time was the best medicine, but so also was finding a good fit. His parents both work so he has been in care or school a lot. This year was the first all day pre-k, and he struggled with it. <br />Matthew is still very young. I wholeheartedly agree that moving him was best. What you sensed about the lack of structure was a red flag. Many little guys feel insecure without structure. It also sounds to me like the first teacher was blaming him for things she was responsible for. So glad he is is a better class!<br /><br />Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847572866285311259noreply@blogger.com