Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Hunter and school...

We worry about our little boy.  Of course, he isn't so little.  He's happy and having fun in this picture.  But, we still worry.  He has been having difficulty at school for several years with a few boys who love to torment and bother him. (We have talked with the school for several years too!)
It has effected him more than we realize. He hates to attend school.  At school functions he would rather talk to adults or be by himself.  His grades are horrible! It took an article about bullying for us to evaluate this situation and realize we need an alternative solution.
We are thinking and praying about allowing Hunter to enroll in an on-line public school. (almost immediately).  We feel that for Hunter to finish his middle school career, will give him the chance to outgrow the problems that has plagued him.  I hope that the years in a different learning style will improve his self esteem and confidence in himself.

2 comments:

Ann said...

That is heartbreaking. No child should have to go through something like that. We have loved having our girls home for school. It has been wonderful for our family. Good luck to you all!

brittani c. said...

Thinking about someday raising school-age kids gives me major anxiety...for this very reason. Kids can be so mean to each other and bullying should be taken very seriously (as you already are). I hope your plan goes well and that blessings come your way.

p.s. that Emily of yours is just simply precious. I want to eat her cheeks!