Just this last week I've come to the realization that Cameron will NOT be able to catch up with his peers. I don't know why I kept this hope alive, but it seems that the boy will forever be behind his friends. He's SLOWLY learning to read, and most of his friends from last year can read well. *sigh* This was my fear when the school told me that they wanted to put him in DACC. I wanted him to keep up SOME interaction with his classmates, but so far this year, he's been interacting more with the second graders.
Admitting this is SO hard for me. My son will always be behind. He may possibly end up in Special Ed classes his whole life.
I'm still doing the right thing, right?
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YES! You are! I know it is SO hard...but try not to compare him to others his age. Instead just love him, praise his achievements, and love him some more. He may never "catch up" but who is keeping track? Even if he never reads Shakespeare... he is a son of God!
I know you love him so much and that will never change. I have a hard time not comparing my son to other kids as well ... but I know it is possible to get to a point where we are okay with where we are. You are on the right path!
Oh man, I can only imagine how hard it must be. But yes, I think you are doing the right thing. If you tried to keep him in with kids his own age he might get really frustrated with their levels. He's a great kid with a fun personality and that will get him VERY far in life. You're doing good, hang in there!
p.s. Just go ahead and order the scentsy without me this time. I am trying to get out of town and know I won't have time to get an order in. Call me next time though.
You ar ebeing so hard on yourself- stop being a mother!! ;) Okay, so seriously, I've said it before, I'll say it again. Never, ever, ever second guess yourself. You know why you did it, you know why you didn't do the other. Find peace with that.
Sometimes I think the absolute hardest thing to do with kids is letting down OUR dreams for them... because you know, ours are never, ever, ever going to be theirs. Because we are we, and they are they.
Be confident, smile, cheer up. Blame the hormones.
Oh hugs! You are doing the right thing. It's so hard, but he will be better off for it. You are a great mom and he is lucky to have you on his side!
He doesn't need to catch up to others-- he needs to be the best HE can be. And if this is the program that helps him do that, then this is where he needs to be. (((hugs)))
I'm a little late in reading this, but I agree with everything that everybody else said. As long as he knows he's loved, and you're helping him be the best that HE can be, then you're doing a good job. You're a good mom.
So what? That sounds harsh, but really, so what? He's a sweetheart, a great kid. If he relates better to kids who are younger than let him. It will be OK.
And one thing my mom told me is don't put your own limitations on him, you just never know
That's a hard thing to come to terms with. No one wants to believe there's anything wrong with their children and the possibility they won't live a "normal" life. I think the only comfort we really have is that there is no such thing as a "normal" life. Cameron is an awesome kid! He'll just need to do things his way and at his own pace. But I firmly believe that you're doing the right thing so long as you're following the spirit. Just remember, it doesn't matter how long it take him to get there, so long as he gets there and I have no doubt Cameron will live a full, happy life!
You ARE doing the right thing. And it is always so tough on us mom's to hear that our children are struggling. Then trying to decided what the "right thing" to do is.
I think that is a constant worry for many of us! Hang in there!!
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