We are going backwards in our efforts to get Trent to stay at school. He's now started to cry at home before he ever gets there! We have tried to bribe him with gum/candy...didn't work. He is fine after I make him stay but I don't think he is himself...bubbly and full of life. I can hardly wait till Monday to start this all over!
He doesn't appear to be just manipulating me around. He really appears to be upset and scared....I don't know!
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o.k. i'm going to give this another try (not that i am comment challenge:)
hang in there with little T. He is such a social guy. He will soon enough be heading off without looking back. rejoice in all things!! renee
That sure is unlike your outgoing Trent. Maybe Steve can talk with him before Monday? Or his big bros tell him how cool school is?! Perhaps he has some fear and praying about it and school right before he goes would help? I'll pray that T will enjoy school. I'm sure it will happen in no time.
A grandma's advice (for what it's worth). I noticed that even yesterday when I had a chance to talk to Trent that he appeared to be sad and lethargic. I told him about my experience with separation anxiety and school in the 7th grade and told him I'd been praying for him. Has he had a Dr's checkup lately? Maybe it's physical? Maybe he just needs one more year to be "Trent" before being put into the "schoolkid" mold. I don't know but it might be worth a try. You could teach him some things so he'd be "lst grade ready" at home. Just a thought.
Bonnie
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