Guys, I need your help....
I was going to post this on the community board but thought I'd better post it here. My son (11) is a smart kid, he retains things and gets A & B's. He is no snowflake and is a pain in the patootie sometimes too!
I have been in conversation with his teacher about his work in grammar/writing because she said he doesn't want to write. I have worked with him for his whole school life about this problem. If it is a situational question (tell me about a time you and a friend did... OR tell me about your summer vacation) he gets stumped. He freezes, can't think of anything, gets hung up on the simplest of things. One paper he had to write to a "friend" overseas and he knew what he wanted to write in his head - he wrote Dear... he didn't go any further because he couldn't decide on a name. I just got his report card and he went from A to D for last term in that grade - all others either went up or maintained the same level.
This year I have tried everything I know of and I just am at my wits end! Each lesson that he brings home ends in tears, frustration, and it's not good.
I live in a rural area and there are no tutor locations or anything like that here. I have asked numerous times for recommendations from the school and I get nothing. I have asked for him to have assistance and his teacher said to me that he doesn't need it - he is being defiant. I don't know what kept me from putting her out right there....
So if you are still with me... does anyone have experience with this? Do you know of any resources to help me help him?
I am also trying to get in to see a counselor to make sure it isn't defiant - I would imagine that would impact all aspects so I am not sure that is what it is but somethings gotta give.
Thanks for listening to me...