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post #1 of 7
8/8/10 at 12:43am
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My son was in kindergarten last year and had problems with seperation anxiety. I worked with the school counselor and teacher. We tried EVERYTHING! I am in school at nights and worry his anxiety will only get worse if he is in school during the day. I would not really see him during the week. I have looked at different solutions so he can overcome the anxiety. I contacted the school (we moved so it is a new school) and they basically said they don't really handle that issue. I found an online charter school but worry he won't develop the social skills. I really don't know of any other options. Do you think there are more benefits then cons with a homeschool atmosphere?
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post #2 of 7
8/8/10 at 2:26am

Re: Seperation Anxiety

We homeschool and I think it is great. There are other ways to socialize other than in the public school. I am not religious, but many people have their children in church programs. There are sports, art and music lessons, dance, martial arts, etc. Actually, my homeschooled kids behave better and socialize better than their cousins in the public school. Not all socializing is good. I like the control I have over the type of socialization my kids get. I don't really think being bullied or ostracized is an enriching experience which is a big problem in our local public school.
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post #3 of 7
8/10/10 at 1:46am
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How long have you homeschooled. I just had friends who were homeschooled and they didn't have very good social skills or the high school experience of dances and stuff. I am torn. I think it may be the best for my son but I think my ex will fight it. His wife is a teacher and knows all. We are not religious either. He is enrolled in martial arts right now which has already made a difference in his confidence.
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post #4 of 7
8/10/10 at 1:50am

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My oldest is only a second grader, so only a couple of years. My dd has autism, so we really like to control the social situations she gets into.
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post #5 of 7
8/12/10 at 1:51am
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You have separation anxiety. Separation anxiety can affect people of any age. As the name suggests, separation anxiety is characterized by an increased level of anxiety due to being removed from a person or place of safety or comfort. In your case your anxiety occurs when you are removed from your home at night, your place of safety and comfort. Your separation anxiety is a problem because it keeps you from participating in situations and activities that are normal for your age. The ultimate cure for your particular separation anxiety is to go to sleepovers and return home repetitively so that your brain figures out that you are safe in other homes and you will always come back to your own home. I encourage you to take that step of faith and go to a sleepover at another friends home. You may have to call home and get picked up but gradually you will be able to master your fears all by yourself. This takes time and courage but with good friends and a supporting family you can do this.
Huh? I am familiar with seperation anxiety. I have also done a lot of research. I don't have seperation anxiety myself- my son does. It is just any time he is serperated from me with people he does not know well or seperated for a long period of time. I am hoping the online charter school will help. The public school was not willing to work with me which is frustrating.
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post #6 of 7
8/12/10 at 3:45am

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post #7 of 7
8/12/10 at 8:39pm

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I know the younger ones we have had them carry a picture or locket of person being separated from. Good luck, my kids go to a catholic school so small class sizes for us.
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