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05.21.08, 17:48 PM General Topics
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Our 8 yo ds is so down on himself lately. He notices other boys at school who are very bright and great at math and then insists he isn't that good, can't do it, etc. Mind you he won the 1st grade math award last year. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 05.21.08, 05:48 PM Flag
 

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sounds like dd. except w/o the math award. what does his teacher say? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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we have had a horrible year. teacher is a mess and son was accepted to diff school earlier this year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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if this is a change, it's a huge warning sign. Try to find out if something has happened. COuld be a normal part of development or it could mean something has happened. Don't ignore it thougjh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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I wonder if this is very normal. 1st grade ds also gets very down on himself even though he is performing well above average & one of class' best readers but he has ADD so that is a normal reaction (mind you, he doesn't know he's ADD). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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just curious- I never knew that was a symptom of ADD, did doctor tell you that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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low self esteem is extremely common I shouldn't have really said a symptom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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this isn't against you, OP, but why the h*** is there a FIRST grade math award??? You know, I just had a thought for OP...did you read the NY Mag article on praise last year? I don't remember the exact details, but you should read it. Maybe this is actually related to the reward..made him feel really smart and like he always has to do as well...then he starts finding math a little harder this year and is shutting down...(sorry for the amateur psychology!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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