Posted by IsoM on February 9, 2002, at 13:16:06
In reply to thanks IsoM 8o), posted by alley on February 9, 2002, at 10:20:21
> > "...thanks...thats really reassuring to hear what a positive experience it can be for both sides...especially after my mom breaking down last night and nearly breaking down every day...i dont think shes very good at coping with the whole teenage problem thing...but i guess i should learn to first...oh well...
> i had one more question...was there some type of way he had his school work sent there? or did did he just make that up later on? thats my only concern cause i dont want to be behind since im supposed to graduate this year...> last night the doctor also suggested this IDT program that my school is in correlation with..and it sounded pretty good..but its all the basics...and that got me thinking how sad i would be to leave all my classes...yea theyre big but i have my best classes this year theyre not going to have painting, poetry, psych, portfolio,ceramics, forenic sciences...and like i dont know i worked three years to get to take those elective kinda classes when i wanted to and now its kinda like down the drain cause people dont know how to control themselves in a classroom...oh well...thats why maybe i have to learn to control myself when they cant do that... thanks again for the feedback...8o)"
Alley, my son was too unfocused to be able to do schoolwork at the hospital, though it might have been possible - we never checked into it. He has an outstanding memory, but when depressed, it really suffers. He had the chance to make up his classes afterwards, but a glitch developed because of one arrogant, bitchy English teacher. He had to write a long essay which he did (I read it) but his instructor lost it. She tried to save face by saying he never did it. I was outraged but controlled myself & tried to reason with her, but to no avail. She expected him to do another. He was just recovering & felt so demoralised by it (his honesty is impeccable & she basically said he was lying & never did it). He never did get his diploma. No matter. He entered university without it & is currently working towards his bachelor's.
I'd suggest talking (get your Mom or Dad to be your advocate too) with a couple of understanding teachers who like you & your work about working out a plan for you. When I opened with some of the teachers, they opened up right back & understood. Most of them are parents & some have children who've encountered various difficulties too. Most really want to help as much as possible. The teachers can work through the principal to tailor classes or programs for you. Hopefully, you don't live in some backwoods, or red-neck area that refuses to make adjustments for students.
I don't know what an IDT program is, sorry. Not familiar with that acronym. I dislike being in crowded classes at times. I find that if I pick my seat carefully - generally off in one back or front corner - I don't feel so 'crowded' or nervous. Would that help with you at all?
Weird, but I found it easier to relate to my sons as teenagers than when they were little. I think my teen years are still very strong in y memory even if they're decades ago. I remember it being an angst-ridden time for me with my Mom having no clue what was going on in my head, & a harsh & fault-finding father making everyone's life hell.
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