...because today my 13 year old son and I met with his teacher and principal (a private christian school he recently switched to) and in the "best interests of your son and our school it would be best if he attended elsewhere". (He simply does not do the work, hates school, gets angry,and overwhelmed easily,...) He was bullied endlessly in his last "christian" school and had outbursts which went into his records. Now, together with some definately unacceptable behavior and interests he's expressed at this school, they are now understandably scared off. He is now school-less.
Public school is not an option in our city 2 major biker gangs and an asian drug cartel have successfully exploded the drug availability in every single public school, yes even elementary. Also, my son's lack of obedience and motivation is beyond what the public school can address, as class sizes are 30+.
We were referred to a special needs school for kids with learning, mental, emotional,....etc. needs, but the tuition is $11, 500.00 for the year! We just can't do it. Homeschooling is not exactly the best alternative as my son won't obey me unless he wants to.
I feel like I've failed as a mother, I feel like God is not helping or guiding me at all (I know better, but my faith in His faithfulness is shaken after many years of schooling hell) My husband is leaving the problem up to me, as he works for himself and is more worried about money. I've seen my son barely flouder through school and now I don't know where to turn. We went to a counsellor through the public health system and she only patronized me and kept suggesting we get him a Game Cube, a trampoline, you know, things that will "make him happy." She also said that they wanted to assess him through a psychiatrist and they REALLY push medicating children. (This was a christian woman we managed to be referred to, but no part of her approach lined up with our values.)
I am an intercessor, but I've not been able to get any answers regarding my son ... for years. Answers for many others, family issues, and ourselves, ...but regarding my son's behavior, attitudes and schooling problems.....nothing.
I've lost hope. I truly can't go on like this. Please pray for my son, for him spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically. For me and my husband to have wisdom, love, patience, and strength. Also, for a school placement answer, for our family... and that my faith would not fail...I feel so guilty about that, as I've been a missionary, an evangelist, I've seen lives transformed, yet my son....
I'm not sure that my son is born-again, he gave himself to the Lord when he was 7 with tears of repentance, yet many areas of his life haven't changed, so I don't think so. THAT is the biggest request I have, because that will lead to transformation in every area of his life.
Public school is not an option in our city 2 major biker gangs and an asian drug cartel have successfully exploded the drug availability in every single public school, yes even elementary. Also, my son's lack of obedience and motivation is beyond what the public school can address, as class sizes are 30+.
We were referred to a special needs school for kids with learning, mental, emotional,....etc. needs, but the tuition is $11, 500.00 for the year! We just can't do it. Homeschooling is not exactly the best alternative as my son won't obey me unless he wants to.
I feel like I've failed as a mother, I feel like God is not helping or guiding me at all (I know better, but my faith in His faithfulness is shaken after many years of schooling hell) My husband is leaving the problem up to me, as he works for himself and is more worried about money. I've seen my son barely flouder through school and now I don't know where to turn. We went to a counsellor through the public health system and she only patronized me and kept suggesting we get him a Game Cube, a trampoline, you know, things that will "make him happy." She also said that they wanted to assess him through a psychiatrist and they REALLY push medicating children. (This was a christian woman we managed to be referred to, but no part of her approach lined up with our values.)
I am an intercessor, but I've not been able to get any answers regarding my son ... for years. Answers for many others, family issues, and ourselves, ...but regarding my son's behavior, attitudes and schooling problems.....nothing.
I've lost hope. I truly can't go on like this. Please pray for my son, for him spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically. For me and my husband to have wisdom, love, patience, and strength. Also, for a school placement answer, for our family... and that my faith would not fail...I feel so guilty about that, as I've been a missionary, an evangelist, I've seen lives transformed, yet my son....
I'm not sure that my son is born-again, he gave himself to the Lord when he was 7 with tears of repentance, yet many areas of his life haven't changed, so I don't think so. THAT is the biggest request I have, because that will lead to transformation in every area of his life.