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re: 8 year old having trouble with attention span
Posted on 5/1/18 at 8:59 pm to Peazey
Posted on 5/1/18 at 8:59 pm to Peazey
Medication is the very last thing we’d try. We’ve heard all the stories about overmedicating kids and we would refuse to use it unless the situation was dire which is obviously isn’t. Less tv/Xbox/iPad time will be tried as well as some dietary changes but he really isn’t a sugar lover. I was a talker in school but didn’t have noticable attention problems with schoolwork like our son, so it’s a little odd.
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Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:00 pm to In The Know
He’s an 8 year old boy.
Honestly, they shouldn’t be locked indoors 6 hours a day.
Our entire school system is moronic.
Honestly, they shouldn’t be locked indoors 6 hours a day.
Our entire school system is moronic.
This post was edited on 5/1/18 at 9:01 pm
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:01 pm to Breesus
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tell you how I feel about school. it's a waste of time. Bunch of people runnin' around bumpin' into each other, got a guy up front says, '2 + 2,' and the people in the back say, '4.' Then the bell rings and they give you a carton of milk and a piece of paper that says you can go take a dump or somethin'. I mean, it's not a place for smart people. I know that's not a popular opinion, but that's my two cents on the issue.
You forgot assigning them 2-4 hours of copying out of their books for homework each night...
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:01 pm to Scruffy
Scruffy is right. Outside time is necessary.
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:03 pm to In The Know
Your kid is fine. Teachers just have to do CYA for all of the anal helicopter parents who refuse to hold their s***head kids accountable for anything and want to sue the school when they start making Ds and Fs.
This post was edited on 5/1/18 at 9:04 pm
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:04 pm to In The Know
my son is the same. I think he has too much screen time and doesn't get enough sleep at night.
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:04 pm to In The Know
Flip a quarter to the teacher and tell her to go downtown and hire a rat to gnaw that thing off her face.
Even better, let your kid play in poison ivy the day before and blame the lack of focus on itching and her failure to recognize a medical issue, giving your regards to Heimlich and Schwartz on the way out the door.
Even better, let your kid play in poison ivy the day before and blame the lack of focus on itching and her failure to recognize a medical issue, giving your regards to Heimlich and Schwartz on the way out the door.
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:06 pm to In The Know
They want him to submit.
Who cares about A's?
Be gentle, but let him know that he has to conform or they won't give him him a meal card when he is let out. And they can keep him longer if he won't cooperate.
Who cares about A's?
Be gentle, but let him know that he has to conform or they won't give him him a meal card when he is let out. And they can keep him longer if he won't cooperate.
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:07 pm to In The Know
Sounds like an 8 year old to me
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:09 pm to CelticDog
Is he getting enough exercise. Running a mile in the evening will do a lot toward helping him focus during the day.
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:09 pm to LaBR4
He plays soccer and baseball right now and spends a good bit of time outside, so that’s not the problem. Another concern the teacher has is that he’s sensitive and gets upset when he’s corrected, which happens at home too. Are these indicators of something bigger? That’s the question.
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:10 pm to In The Know
My opinion only, but look at his diet and sleep before any Dr and medicine if you try anything. Discuss expectations of him while he is in class, and then keep reinforcing that expectation consistently and patiently. "A" student work with some attention issues is not the time to go full evaluations.
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:12 pm to In The Know
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He plays soccer and baseball right now and spends a good bit of time outside, so that’s not the problem. Another concern the teacher has is that he’s sensitive and gets upset when he’s corrected, which happens at home too. Are these indicators of something bigger? That’s the question.
That's good he plays team sports like that.
Eh, not really. everybody is different. I wouldn't really worry about it.
This post was edited on 5/1/18 at 9:13 pm
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:13 pm to Breesus
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Your kid makes all As, isn't shy, likes talking to people, and is also 8 years old and occasionally forgets stupid repetitive nonsense tasks assigned by teachers like writing his name on every page?
Sounds like he's bright and not challenged enough because school is built to cater to the average and pander to the lowest common denominator.
Someone gets it.
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:15 pm to In The Know
Has he had any other teachers comment on the same issue? If not, then ride out this school year and see how he does the next before you start talking seeing a professional/medication. It could just be the teacher/structure of the class. That's pretty typical behavior for an 8 year old kid.
Also, how active if he outside of school? All that structure will bore the frick out of a kid if he's not given an opportunity to play/explore outside of class.
ETA: Just saw your most recent post. Maybe give him some opportunity to do some non-sports stuff outside of class that might challenge him a bit more? For instance, our local zoo has a program for kids his age that is a little more engaging then just your typical trip.
Also, how active if he outside of school? All that structure will bore the frick out of a kid if he's not given an opportunity to play/explore outside of class.
ETA: Just saw your most recent post. Maybe give him some opportunity to do some non-sports stuff outside of class that might challenge him a bit more? For instance, our local zoo has a program for kids his age that is a little more engaging then just your typical trip.
This post was edited on 5/1/18 at 9:17 pm
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:17 pm to In The Know
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Another concern the teacher has is that he’s sensitive and gets upset when he’s corrected, which happens at home too.
Upset like he starts crying? Or upset like he gets argumentative/defensive?
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:17 pm to In The Know
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My sons teacher said he’s having trouble keeping his attention in class. He’ll forget to sign his name to each page or sometimes skips a math problem or two on tests. He makes all A’s but often talks to others during class so his conduct grade suffers. His teacher said he’s very bright and this isn’t a red flag yet, but more like a yellow. Not sure what to do at this point, but looking at maybe having him see a professional. Anyone else have issues like this with their child? The teacher doesn’t think it’s ADD but wants us to watch him closely.
Virtually all 8yr olds fit this description. If it continues when he's close to high school, it may be time to jump on the Adderall train.
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:18 pm to Lynyrd
Seriously, what does the teacher know about ADD? Most likely not a goddamn thing. Teachers are not qualified to diagnose ADD, hell even most doctors aren't. Doctors practice medicine, they just mask symptoms.
Kids get so much stimulation from TV, games, the Internet, and in general our instant gratification society today. They spent hours in front of these flashing images, and then we expect them to go sit in a class quietly and pay attention to some boring teacher.
Meditation exercises should be done way before drugs.
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Cut back his tv/video/gaming. Not good for a kids brain wiring.
Kids get so much stimulation from TV, games, the Internet, and in general our instant gratification society today. They spent hours in front of these flashing images, and then we expect them to go sit in a class quietly and pay attention to some boring teacher.
Meditation exercises should be done way before drugs.
This post was edited on 5/1/18 at 9:19 pm
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:18 pm to RockyMtnTigerWDE
I would look into testing him for gifted classes, While the lack of attention could be a sign of something else, but I would look at him being bored due to an average teacher, teaching average kids or lower end kids.
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:23 pm to Scruffy
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Our entire school system is moronic.
This is random, but I remember the shock on the face of teachers if I ever asked to go to the bathroom during class.
You'd think I was asking them to cure cancer.
You're right, it is moronic.
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