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chickentribs · 04-26-2005, 06:03 PM

I really respect your thoughtfullness and time in considering the situation for your son, he will too someday when he looks back at the attention you and your husband give him. Sounds like he is getting close to that stage when being respected as an adult will carry more weight than fear of punishment. I know they don't like to talk, but if you started out with a story when you felt attacked by someone and how it made you feel, especially a high school story of yours it may help. Sometimes we want to talk, but think we will just get judged. He may or may not be mature enough yet, but you sure sounded like he was when you described him. My guess is that there were a number of things leading up to the kick that he did endure that you haven't heard about. It would be good to know the whole story before judging him.

Lastly, it's not easy being a 13 year old math whiz computer head. It doesn't bring a lot of respect at school, outside of your teachers and close friends. It can make you a popular target with kids that don't get math so easily and you either draw your line in the sand or run from people the rest of your life. He sounds like a great kid!

04-26-2005, 06:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
chickentribs Addict Location: Mansion by day/Secret Lair by night	I really respect your thoughtfullness and time in considering the situation for your son, he will too someday when he looks back at the attention you and your husband give him. Sounds like he is getting close to that stage when being respected as an adult will carry more weight than fear of punishment. I know they don't like to talk, but if you started out with a story when you felt attacked by someone and how it made you feel, especially a high school story of yours it may help. Sometimes we want to talk, but think we will just get judged. He may or may not be mature enough yet, but you sure sounded like he was when you described him. My guess is that there were a number of things leading up to the kick that he did endure that you haven't heard about. It would be good to know the whole story before judging him. Lastly, it's not easy being a 13 year old math whiz computer head. It doesn't bring a lot of respect at school, outside of your teachers and close friends. It can make you a popular target with kids that don't get math so easily and you either draw your line in the sand or run from people the rest of your life. He sounds like a great kid! __________________ Oft expectation fails... and most oft there Where most it promises - Shakespeare, W.