Mine (7) is in freefall. I've tweaked and talked to the school and... it's a mess. They're trying but remote school is just a disaster for him. He's miserable. Meanwhile I have a full on full time job I can only 50% do bc i'm in crisis management mode all the time for him. so I think we're gonna move to a public district that's open to get him in person. Anyone else in this position? I'm so torn but it's really not going ok..
Have you tried a tutor. I found someone great and my 7 year old loves working with her, we are in hybrid. if you’ve tried it and failed, go for it, I would just be concerned about moving to a public district and then virus cases surge and they close down anyway.
you mean instead of zoom school? It’s not about the academics really it’s about the actual remote school experience being bad for him
Yeah, we have about 2 hours of zoom, and a tutor for 2-3 hours. and then ds plays in the park. It’s working really well, he enjoys his school days and is productive and happy at home. I would love for 5 day a week school but he’s probably learning more with one on one attention with a tutor right now.
how much are you spending on a tutor for 2-3 hours daily?
40 per hour, we do 6-10 hours a week
Old kid and it's the same for him. Remote just not working. Even those without ADHD struggle to pay attention.
are you losing your mind? I am LOSING my mind.
@Anonymous OR above. I actually am trying to take the approach that this is what it is and out of my hands. If I really think about it, it is devastating. I have tried my best, and am lucky to have the resources to offer tutors and support. But short of standing over my kid all the time or hiring someone to come in every day (which would ruin our relationship and kill what remains of his self-esteem) I have realized that the situation is just impossibly hard and unfair to my kid. I imagine he will get terrible grades and that will suck but I feel pretty powerless so I'm trying to move to acceptance. We are in a private school, FWIW, so I don't think this is a matter of resources but just that this type of learning is hard for all and impossible for many. So my kid will be fine but I think often about all of the kids who won't. If my kid were in a different socio-economic or family situation I am quite sure this situation would have left him as a high school drop out. It all feels unreal and helpless. Sigh