Reading my daughter's note to her teachers reminds me that over the years I have seen many forms of bullying in the schools (not to mention the buses!), and we must spend time teaching our children to fend for themselves even if it's just disregarding hurtful comments. Some children, like my daughter, are extremely sensitive and don't even want to share with me what made her cry in school. She was always afraid I'd do something to further embarass her or draw attention to her lack of intelligence. She is only now, in 8th grade, able to even form the words which describe her hell at school.
It's a hard knock life for all special needs kids. People who think they get what they need in the schools are really missing the whole issue. Left and right these kids are falling in between the cracks, many times because they aren't yet up to the struggle, many times because they get tired of the fight, many times because they actually believe they are stupid.
God bless the teachers and counselors who look out for them.
Showing posts with label bullies. Show all posts
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Sunday, September 28, 2008
Friday, August 1, 2008
More on Teachers
Sometimes the biggest bullies at school are the teachers, and that's a sad fact. Out of seven teachers last year, my son had three awesome teachers and the rest? Well, they were overwhelmed.
His only modification in his 504 is that he is allowed extra time to complete assignments and tests because when he is in the middle of having tics he can't hear directions or attend to a task.
When teachers are aware of the situation and pretty much force him to beg for that time, that's bullying. My son was calling me from school, in tears, wanting me to come and pick him up. That's pretty heart-wrenching for any mom. He was 13 years old at the time, so I think that made it more unusual.
Just a word to you moms of special needs kids out there: Trust your gut and stand by your children. School is a struggle every day for our children, even if they are bright. Consider home schooling - just another option.
Tip: When you are new to this, and you are faced with attending IEP meetings, invite friends and family who know and love your child. They can provide valuable insight at a time when your nerves are shot and table talk turns to unfamiliar territory.
His only modification in his 504 is that he is allowed extra time to complete assignments and tests because when he is in the middle of having tics he can't hear directions or attend to a task.
When teachers are aware of the situation and pretty much force him to beg for that time, that's bullying. My son was calling me from school, in tears, wanting me to come and pick him up. That's pretty heart-wrenching for any mom. He was 13 years old at the time, so I think that made it more unusual.
Just a word to you moms of special needs kids out there: Trust your gut and stand by your children. School is a struggle every day for our children, even if they are bright. Consider home schooling - just another option.
Tip: When you are new to this, and you are faced with attending IEP meetings, invite friends and family who know and love your child. They can provide valuable insight at a time when your nerves are shot and table talk turns to unfamiliar territory.
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