My son is repeating kindergarten this year too. His dad and I are divorced and share custody. He goes back and forth a lot. He has no respect for his dad and has no rules with him.

You said you are on a waiting list for counseling - is that through the school? If not, try the guidence counselor. If that doesn't work, see if the county you live in offers anything such as prevention services for youth.

We have started counseling for my son. My ex thinks I'm the crazy one and he has no issues w/ our son, but I just talked to his teacher yesterday and she brought up concerns to me - the same ones I have. She also said he seems sad often. Has the teacher made any recommendations to you or pointed you to any other resources?

My son is in counceling and has been for almost a year. He was in trouble a lot at school but the more I listened the more I realized that they were "picking" on him so to speak. He would cry thinking all the teachers hated him and so forth. I tried rewards. Then I personally had him tested and he was 2 grades above where he was academically, so I brought that to the teachers, principals attention. They still would not help. Basically, my thought is he was bored and acted out as a result. I pulled him out of public and thank goodness I did b/c by time he got into counceling his spirit was crushed. It was so sad and I would cry often.

Anyhow, I agree with what tjmv recommended as far as checking with your local town. A lot of churches do counceling on a sliding fee scale. I would also, no matter what keep reassuring him that you love him but the behavior will not be tolerated and have consquenses and stick to them. He needs to know that he's loved but also that you will stick to your guns with whatever you tell him.

Good luck and I wish you and your son the best.