Our son has been having a lot of problems since he started the 6th grade. He has been bullied over the years, that is a given. He has his own issues that we've dealt with over the years and we are used to dealing with the bullying. The problem we are running into this year (at a new school) is that he has started retaliating and getting into trouble for retaliating. We have taught him not to start fights, but that if anyone puts their hands on him, he has the right to defend himself. Unfortunately he has paid the price for retaliating. I think the problem is that the kids know how to push his buttons. They know what to do and say to get him riled up. Then he becomes aggressive and retaliates to the point that he is punished. I have been up to the principal's office and talked with them, I've talked with the counselor and we are scheduled to have a meeting the week after thanksgiving to put him in a program that will hopefully help him. It's called 504 but I think it is very similar to IEP. It may be the same thing, I'm not sure. Either way I am hoping and praying that it helps. The counselor will be meeting with Matthew and will be working with the teachers to get this plan started. It is just so hard to see him go through all of this. Every time he is bullied and retaliates, he gets in trouble and is made out to be the bully! It's just alot to deal with and I am very worried about him. Even though I know worrying is not going to help! I know that I've got to let go and let God handle it but at the same time I feel like there is more that I can do.
We have decided that we will give this program a little time but if it doesn't work we will probably home school. My in laws have offered to help us with this. I am just praying that this gets better soon!
"But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19
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