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Our school made the news – an Update

Last week you may remember that I wrote about our school district being on the news. Here is the original post Today I received a response from the reporter. The story was not meant to be offensive to you or your family in anyway. The incident was only mentioned to let viewers know that bullying is a problem in the smaller schools of North Dakota. NAME REDACTED explained and the sheriff did as well that it was just boys rough housing. Therefore, that is why the story was written the way it was. Several of my staff proofed the story before it aired. I am sorry if you found if offensive or unfair. In no way was I trying to favor one side over the other. I am very sorry to hear what your daughter has undergone. I am impressed to receive a response to my email. I should

calm seas on the prairie before the storm

Well, in 25 minutes the rest of the kids will be out of school for the day. And what has been a quiet interlude for my youngest and I, will turn into a storm. Why? It seems that as soon as his siblings get home from school, a switch is flipped and he is determined to do anything in his power to get any attention that he can, doesn’t seem to matter if the attention is positive or negative. The jury is still out on whether or not it is the Reactive Attachment Disorder that causes or enhances this behaviour. All I know is that it is very frustrating. I can see how frustrating for him it is. He and I have talked about it, and he is usually pretty good at explaining why he does some of the things that he does. But, he has no explanation for why

facebook and my pre-teen

Well, my pre-teen has signed up for a facebook account again. What to do… ? Well, we did a couple of things. reset the password add a second email to the account. (whenever he tries to change the password, I get notified.) the only way he gets to use the account is if an adult is with him. break the rules, no computer. He has created accounts in the past, really it isn’t that hard to convince facebook that you are old enough to have an account. We have deactivated his accounts in the past. Why are we giving in this time? Pick your battles. In the month since he has been home from the residential facility, he has done very well. Our rules for facebook: No pictures outside of the ones that mom and dad have approved. no negative posts. no cussing. all friends have to be approved by