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I have always had a very hard time with my daughter going to school. I have no idea how they have just passed her on thru, from first grade to fifth, without holding her back. Being her education was not up to par. We (my parents and I) have struggled to get her to school, because she was so resistant. I thought she had some sort of seperation anxioty disorder. My Father got very sick and was disabled, so being he was home all the time, we decided to try home schooling. That never worked, so she has missed almost all of this year. I never formally withdrew her, my father just passed away, we have been going to a councelor, who has suggested going to the school, and getting her back in. Being they really didnt do their job right, by sending letters to me, as if why she wasnt there, or contacting the truancy officers.... well they seemed to have an attitude. Now, they want to put her back in fourth grade, and have her attend fifyh grade next year, and my daughter is embaressed, and im having a terrible time.

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Reply from: Boys Town National Hotline Date: Apr 4, 2008 at 11:18 am

First of all, let me pay my condolences for the loss of your father. Losing a parent at any age is difficult. I also want to commend you for your efforts with your daughter and the fact that you are receiving counseling for her.
Is this school year almost over for you in the area where you live or do you have year around school? If you are nearing the end of the school year, I am wondering if there is any way that you can get her involved with a tutoring program or other special services over the summer that can get her up to speed with her school work? Has she been tested for any learning diabilities?
Being behind the rest of her class academically can definitely effect her desire to want to go to school. If you are not happy with her current school, is there an option to attend another school? Is there someone that can help you advocate for your daughter with school officiials? How about the social aspect of school, does she have friends there that might be a motivator?
If you can come to an understanding with the school for her to go under the conditions that you feel are appropriate, then it is time to take a firm approach with your daughter on her attendance. Your counselor should be able to help you with some rules and behavioral approaches to getting your daugher back on track with attending school. I wish you the best, and hope you see some positive results soon!
Boys Town National Hotline an Education.com partner
– 1-800-448-3000 / www.boystown.org

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