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re: 8 year old having trouble with attention span
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:24 pm to Jon Ham
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:24 pm to Jon Ham
Crying. He doesn’t like to disappoint and takes it kinda hard when corrected. She said he has a “strong moral compass.” This is the same 2nd grade teacher my daughter had so we know her well, and I don’t think she would’ve said anything to us unless she saw some warning signs.
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Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:27 pm to In The Know
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He makes all A’s
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His teacher said he’s very bright and this isn’t a red flag yet
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The teacher doesn’t think it’s ADD
You better get him some pills ASAP.
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:27 pm to In The Know
How does he interact with his peers outside of school on the sports teams or otherwise?
Is he the ringleader, role player, or an outsider?
Does he have siblings and if so, how does he interact with them?
Is he the ringleader, role player, or an outsider?
Does he have siblings and if so, how does he interact with them?
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:28 pm to In The Know
Normal. Teach him meditation
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:31 pm to In The Know
He has pent up energy. He needs to make sure he's spending some quality time outside playing with his friends after school instead of playing x-box.
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:33 pm to In The Know
Just cultivate his learning and moral compass at home. All is well. He sounds like he is in great shape. No need to waste money on a professional who will tell you he is above average and does not need help.
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:38 pm to In The Know
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Crying. He doesn’t like to disappoint and takes it kinda hard when corrected. She said he has a “strong moral compass.”
Based on the limited info you’ve provided I don’t think you need to do anything at this point. Sure, he may be a little more sensitive than you would like, or not as 100% focused in school as you would like, but he’s a little kid who’s growing rapidly both physically and mentally. Hell, I bet the majority of the adult population is less emotionally stable and focused than he is.
I think the most important thing is for you to give him space while at the same time keeping an open line of communication with him. Be someone who he feels comfortable talking to and opening up to so that you are in position to find out if something more serious is going on than just a kid being a kid.
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:39 pm to LSU2001
Very good point. He definitely could just be bored. Excellent point. 
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:44 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.
Sounds like with horrible shite like this, you have a potential serial killer on your hands. Do you have any pets? I'd keep an eye on them before they end up in the microwave.
Seriously, though, it doesn't sound that bad. You know your kid better than anyone else, so don't let the teacher push you into anything you are not comfortable with.
This post was edited on 5/1/18 at 9:50 pm
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:49 pm to deeprig9
Depends on the setting and team. He can be the alpha around the neighborhood but will take a back seat on the baseball team, football and basketball teams. With soccer, he’s 100% focused....his favorite sport.
His sister is 4 years older and likes to provoke him sometimes, and he usually takes the bait. However, when they’re alone together, they are nice to each other. I think it’s a typical older sister/younger brother relationship like I had with my sisters.
His sister is 4 years older and likes to provoke him sometimes, and he usually takes the bait. However, when they’re alone together, they are nice to each other. I think it’s a typical older sister/younger brother relationship like I had with my sisters.
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:52 pm to In The Know
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Crying. He doesn’t like to disappoint and takes it kinda hard when corrected. She said he has a “strong moral compass.” This is the same 2nd grade teacher my daughter had so we know her well, and I don’t think she would’ve said anything to us unless she saw some warning signs.
I was the same way when I was a kid except I was argumentative instead of crying. I made my first non 100 in 3rd grade and I got so mad the teacher had to call my mom to the school. My mom told me years later that the teacher was convinced my parents beat me because about how bent out of shape I got over my grades at such a young age.
I did many of the same things as your kid, not putting my name on papers, not paying attention, etc. I know now it's because I wasn't stimulated. He sounds fine to me, ask him if he learns anything at school or if it's easy. He's old enough to give you a real answer. The last thing I would do is turn the kid into a zombie, that's for sure.
Posted on 5/1/18 at 9:58 pm to In The Know
Eeeeeeee this is gonna sound shitty but with a 12 year old daughter, the last thing on my mind would be my sensitive 8 year old boy that talks too much in class.
Posted on 5/1/18 at 10:03 pm to deeprig9
Noted
Posted on 5/1/18 at 11:12 pm to ellishughtiger
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ounds like ADHD to me. Take him to a shrink.
Probably get some drugs, that's cool around here.
Posted on 5/1/18 at 11:20 pm to In The Know
3 pages on the OT and not one mention of sex with the teacher.
Posted on 5/1/18 at 11:21 pm to In The Know
GET him on a travel ball team
Posted on 5/1/18 at 11:21 pm to In The Know
Posted on 5/1/18 at 11:30 pm to In The Know
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He makes all A’s
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what to do at this point
Nothing.
Posted on 5/1/18 at 11:35 pm to In The Know
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I would look into testing him for gifted classes
I agree with possibly gifted. Add sensitivity and strong moral compass and that screams gifted.
Posted on 5/1/18 at 11:36 pm to Breesus
Exchange him for an Asian kid. The transition will be clumsy in the beginning but it will pay off in the end.
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