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Due in part to the fact that I'm at work, I haven't had a chance to thoroughly read all of the responses on this thread, but I will say this:
Mixed, I am going through very similar experiences with my 1st grade son. I saw your post and thought someone had taken the thoughts right out of my head.
First grade is a huge adjustment for any child. I've been through several conferences with school staff, and I've talked to my sister (a k-2 teacher) at length. From what I've experienced these last four months, the best possible thing you can do is give your child the respect and opportunity to communicate. Get down on his level, talk about it, and make sure he understands that you and the school staff talk about what's going on. Ensure him that you want him to be successful, and that he can talk to you about whatever's going on, good or bad, right or wrong.
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