SCHOOL

Just a little update on Steven's progress in Utah. He's been going to school in Garden City for about three months now and is doing very well. He is trying hard to catch up but convincing him that he's behind has been the hardest part of all. For Steven's entire life, Patty has convinced teachers that he is "special" and incapable of learning. So he's been raised to think that if it's hard--he just doesn't have to do it. Patty has full access to Steven's teachers while he's in Utah and once again, she has pulled the "pity play" on the resource room teacher. They've had long chats about what's best for Steven, and Keith is at his wits end trying to convince this teacher that mom is crazy! Patty's good--we know that from experience! Keith feels like he's just making a little progress with Steven at home, sends him to school and the teacher won't enforce that "you can do it" mentality. And of course, Steven has become an expert at "sizing up" the authority figure in his life. So at school we have one set of standards, and at home a whole different set. Sometimes it feels like you just can't win. BTW: He's doing exceptionally well in science and math--which tells me--this kid is no dummie! But then, what do I know? I'm just the Grandma! :0)

C.B.
P.S. No--changing teachers is not an option . . . small school, one teacher! Oh well, there's always next year.