Douglas is adjusting well! We have finally got the hang of the new changes with him being home from school. I will spare you from the details, but public school just wasn't working out. It honestly has taken a month now to get his mind decluttered and 'deschooled'. We have been working on daily living skills and I have seen a major change in him. After he started first grade, I saw him slipping away farther and farther. He was having more bathroom problems, behavioral issues and an even shorter attention span. He did not like being there. Our first goal having him home was getting him comfortable and back on track. He has not had an bathroom accidents and he has been much better behaved. We have been working on basic daily living skills again, like washing hands, flushing the toliet, picking up after oneself. We also have him helping with the laundry and taking care of his Lab Georgia. It is amazing how far he has come without the distractions of public school.
My younger son loves kindergarten! I think public school is great for him. He has learned so much too. But it isn't for everyone. I think that we need to be aware of our children and their needs. My oldest son, Douglas needs me to teach him. He needs one on one attention and limited distractions. I am willing to make sacrafices to meet his needs. It is what we do as parents.
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