dragons in the flower bed Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 (edited) All I have to say about it is that CHILDREN ARE NOT AGENTS OF POSITIVE SOCIALIZATION. I am not sure my seven-year-old is ever going to be as confident as he was. The creepy thing is that I get no agreement. Kids are tormenting my little guy (who, admittedly, is an annoying lil bugger at times, as all kids are), and I keep hearing, "peer feedback can be a very very good thing," and, "kids are amazing at getting other kids to work on things they need to look at." I completely disagree and now I can say that's why I homeschool. Kids need to be in families. Families are amazing at getting other kids to work on things they need to look at. Parental feedback can be a very very good thing. If you can see me twitching angrily through the computer, rest assured, I'll probably be fine about it in a year or three. Edited October 5, 2010 by dragons in the flower bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 I'm sorry it was such a negative experience. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 I'm glad you found out so soon. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 :grouphug: I am sorry the experience caused so much damage so quickly! Poor you! Poor 7 yo! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivka Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 "kids are amazing at getting other kids to work on things they need to look at." OMG. Was this supposed to be a Sudbury school or Lord of the Flies? I'm sorry that it didn't work out to be the help you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 I'm sorry you experienced that. I know you lingered in your decision at all, I'm sorry it fell apart so soon. May your dc heal quickly as you soothe their souls. :grouphug: Perhaps a nice copy of Lord of the Flies should be forwarded to the proper authority. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Kids need to be in families. Families are amazing at getting other kids to work on things they need to look at. Parental feedback can be a very very good thing. :iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree: And :grouphug: Isn't nice to have your ducklings back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragons in the flower bed Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 OMG. Was this supposed to be a Sudbury school or Lord of the Flies? :lol: Yeah. I guess LotF. I never really believed that children would be that evil, that they're innately evil, but it's different when they're all shut into a building with their age peers and left to their own devices, as generations of British boys discovered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVA Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Hugs to your poor little guy. He'll be himself with you all soon, I'll bet. Lots of love and hugs help a variety of issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 I'm glad they are home again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 How fortunate you both are that you have homeschooling as an option and can rescue him. I'm sorry he had to go through that. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dulcimeramy Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Oh, I'm sorry. :grouphug: I'm glad you can bring him back home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hathersage Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 I'm very glad they are back home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMary2 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 I am so sorry he had to endure "peer feedback." I am glad you were able to bring him home. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle My Bell Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Kids need to be in families. Families are amazing at getting other kids to work on things they need to look at. Parental feedback can be a very very good thing. :iagree:I could not agree more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 :mad: Ugh! Kids can be so cruel. I hope your son can feel safe again very soon. :grouphug: At the same time....I'm glad you are homeschooling again. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaLee Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 :grouphug: To you and the boys and I'm glad they are back home again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Sherry Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 ......"peer feedback can be a very very good thing," and, "kids are amazing at getting other kids to work on things they need to look at." ....... Those statements are just code for " I don't care and refuse to do anything to stop the other children from abusing your child". :mad: It's a good thing you were even able to find out it was going on. Some children hold things in and their parents may not find out what is going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Science project done for the year. Sorry it was the children. I hope things get back to normal soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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