Hi am brand new to mumsnet and really need some views and perspective on my issues with nearly 7 year old son. Joshua has just started year 2 and hates school. Finds difficult to concentrate and won't let you help him with difficulties he has i.e. with numeracy. Likes only to do the easy stuff and if anything hard faces him will completely switchs off and won't let you help him or go any further. At school he does not 'reach out' to any of his classmates for friendships (as his teacher has confirmed) and will only join in when invited to. I have been up to school countless times and witnessed him playing on his own while all the others around him are joining in. I always make a point of inviting other kids home for tea and play which is always instigated by me. In the time he has been at school since reception he has never been invited to anyones for tea - which breaks my heart. When you ask about friends he does not seem bothered but underneath I don't know what is going on. His teacher was not very positive about his work when I approached her last week saying that he is bottom average, can't concentrate, doesn't listen to instructions etc etc. I went home in floods of tears and am so worried about him socially and accademically. I asked teacher if he has learning difficulties but she seems to think not and she does specialise in this herself so should know. He does not like football, rugby or anything else I try to offer him as a road to socialise or just play with the others. He has a brother who is the most sociable and happy little boy out there. Any positive help would be appreciated. If you have had similar experiences I would love to hear from you. thanks for reading this!
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6 year old boy (nearly 7) who gives me great worry.
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Flowertop · 23/09/2005 08:00
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