Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.
(Background) I have been struggling with a train load of personal issues since last May. Was fired September 25th, (Yea 5 months) and I moved to San Antonio two months ago. My job is finally taking off and I am trying to go out on Thursday nights because I spend the weekend with the family. I just turned 29 and did not even go to dinner because every one is struggling to pay bills right now. Then March is a really bad month for, so I had to go out even though I knew my cousin had homework. My cousin doesnt understand this yet, but life is so hard right now, but I really care about the little guy. I live with my Aunt, his grandmother, and he also stays there. He comes from a broken home and his mother is having a hard time still dealing with the child. Anyway
My 11 yr old cousin had a reading/writing assignment last night. The past several assignments we have had a lot of difficulty getting him to do it. I knew something was up but did not know what. Finally last night, I got home late and his grandmother had been working with him, he threw a fit. I talked with for a long time, he cried a lot because he was so upset. Finally he told me he hates to read and write. From all of his other assignments he doesnt appear to have any disabilities. He just seems not to want to do it. He has been diagnosed with ADHD, and I believe it to some extent, but I believe his problem with school is he is bored. He excels in Science and Math. We are looking at getting him tested for gifted. He hates school but we believe it is because he isnt being challenged enough in most of his classes.
What do I do with him if he hates reading and writing? If he thinks the 6th grade is bad wait till he gets to HS! I need advice, PLEASE! I just dont where to turn.
My 11 yr old cousin had a reading/writing assignment last night. The past several assignments we have had a lot of difficulty getting him to do it. I knew something was up but did not know what. Finally last night, I got home late and his grandmother had been working with him, he threw a fit. I talked with for a long time, he cried a lot because he was so upset. Finally he told me he hates to read and write. From all of his other assignments he doesnt appear to have any disabilities. He just seems not to want to do it. He has been diagnosed with ADHD, and I believe it to some extent, but I believe his problem with school is he is bored. He excels in Science and Math. We are looking at getting him tested for gifted. He hates school but we believe it is because he isnt being challenged enough in most of his classes.
What do I do with him if he hates reading and writing? If he thinks the 6th grade is bad wait till he gets to HS! I need advice, PLEASE! I just dont where to turn.
A lot of dislike for reading and writing comes from fear of not having the right answer when called upon. Kids avoid this by being the dumb one, so teachers won't call on them. It backfires because, pretty soon everyone actually thinks of the kid as dumb.
Never thought of that!