Posted by LynneDa on January 14, 2004, at 11:56:34
In reply to Re: A Bad Day, posted by Ilene on January 13, 2004, at 17:14:58
Wow, do you ever have a lot going on! I hope you're feeling better today. Things can get so overwhelming. Just take it one step at a time!
Please don't do the Mom guilt thing though!! If he's gifted, he's got a lot more on the ball than most kids and you must have done something right. A lot of gifted kids are ADD. My niece is both and they've tried a variety of meds with varying success!
Private school? I understand those fears. Hopefully your son is grounded enough that it won't adversely affect him . . . and maybe he'll have a good network to get a great job in the future. I'll tell you, it's all who you know these days. I want job security for my kids in the future. An A+ education that will make use of his great talents sounds like the way to go!
Turning around the family maid thing takes a lot of energy - it's almost easier to do it myself. Little by little as I've started feeling better on meds, I've been holding the line on chores and responsibilities and not giving in to the moans, groans and lazies (of my kids, I mean!). It feels great, too!!
Hang in there! I believe you are doing the best you can with what you're given and you should too!
~ Lynne
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