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LucyP
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I'm phoning round for info/prospectuses for schools today, with a very heavy heart. DH and I feel DS 5yo is "impossible" to home educate, for me at least - he is such an angry, exhausting, oppositional child, and it is tearing apart our relationship which needs to be very nurturing and damaging his sister's chance to have learning/playing time with me.
We may get a place at a catholic school for him (which would be free), or there are a couple of fee paying options we could try (Dh thinks we can afford it possibly, if we severely restrict other spending) of a stiener school and a private Catholic school.
DS is not happy as he hates the idea of school. I feel a failure and we have a lot of discerning and praying to do. Prayers are very much appreciated, for God to lead on this and us to find teh right way forward either the right school or a new way to work at home.
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Lucy, praying for you to see God's Will for you in this.
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Dear Lucy,
My first thought was - what does your curriculum look like for your 5 year old? Maybe he isn't ready and just needs more stories and baking and art projects or playing....
We will pray. I understand your feelings, too!
Hang in there!
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Lucy,
I will of course pray for your discernment, and that in all things, God's will be done here.
I was wondering like Maria...could it be that your little man is just looking for less structure, more fun and relaxation to his days with gentle picture books, playing outside, painting on the sidewalk with water, counting the bumblebees that fly past, pressing and molding clay or beeswax, reading favorite books... Could there be some discipline/routine/habit issues that need to be addressed? I'm promise I'm not trying to trivialize this decision at all!!! I really do understand the heaviness when a child is not responding and you feel you've tried everything. Certain ages seem to spark opposition.
Well, enough of me wondering out loud. I hope you're not offended. I can sense the great heaviness in your heart over this decision. Know that I am praying as you and your dh seek to know what is best for your son.
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Lucy -
Praying for you and your family for clarity and peace in your hearts as you discern.
Peace,
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Praying for your discernment.
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Lucy I'm praying for that discernment process, that God's will be done and the best result for your son and you both will happen.
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sending prayers, I can imagine how hard this decision must be.
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I will be praying...
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Prayers offered.
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