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Heidiclark
Heidiclark
I am blessed to have a wonderful son who just turned 14 yesterday, but I am also very stressed because he is flunking out of his private school. I try so hard to help him with homework and studying for tests but no matter how much I do for him it's never enough. He has Asperger's and there are just some subjects that he doesn't understand no matter how hard he tries. I don't know what's going to happen. And my dad is paying the bill for my son's school, which is another stress factor. My dad is not exactly the understanding type and I really don't know how he's going to react to all of this. I know there aren't any simple answers to all of this. My son is always stressed about school and I keep trying to encourage and comfort him, but again it's never enough no matter how hard I try. Thanks for reading this.
gramybear
gramybear
I know a little bit about Aspbergers and I was just wondering if maybe some tutoring would help with the rough spots? There are school topics that even people without Aspbergers can't do well. I was terrible in Math and it didn't matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't get it... until I went to college. college just seemed different then regular school. Sometimes our children feel that they have to try so hard to be perfect for our parents, that they frustrate themselves and just can't get it. That is how I was. I don't think that it's (it's never enough for him), I just think he wants to make you happy. I don't know too many people who are good in every single subject. The only reason I passed and got my high school diploma is because I didn't have to pass math. That never made any sense to me. I think back then they just wanted to push us out as fast as possible. I'm sure you do the best that you can with him, and he does the best that he can, with you.
serenityspeaks
serenityspeaks
that does sound stressful....my dad is kinda like how your dad is although he would never pay for anything for my kids! But that would stress me put too. I mean maybe tutoring would help or working with his teachers to see what you can do...I am scared for the older grades myself as I can help now but not in a few years....my oldest is 8!
Heidiclark
Heidiclark
Serenityspeaks/Angela- I used to worry about Josh's older grades too, but started getting better and more able to help him. He's in the 7th grade right now. Maybe you will be better able to help your kids as they get older too.

I don't know how much we can do for Josh, my son, with only five weeks left until the school year ends, but will take any help for him I can get.

Thanks for your care and support!
deleted_user
deleted_user
You said he goes to a "private" school. Is there a special school he can attend that accommodates more to his learning needs?
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