tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32671696.post4327151321217536617..comments2023-09-24T10:50:58.079-04:00Comments on Candidly Susan: Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08292993485984273172noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32671696.post-54411131007225430652007-02-22T20:34:00.000-05:002007-02-22T20:34:00.000-05:00sorry to hear about the stuff with Sam. His behav...sorry to hear about the stuff with Sam. His behavior actually isn't all that unheard of with gifted kids. They often hit this point where they see homework as shallow, pointless and not worth their time...just another part of "the system" that bores them. They need something a little more practical and tangible to make it worthwhile to put effort into. I know this sounds all goody goody, but does he have any interest in any social causes, environmental action, that sort of thing? Something like that may give him the motivation he needs to pursue his schoolwork. Something Ken said a while back regarding my sister, who went through the same type of thing, he said that if you don't do your assignment, then you don't have to answer in class. Could Sam be having issues with being called on in class? Maybe his teacher could agree to lay off sending him to the board for a while? Just a thought...good luck on your interview, or did it happen already?Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14852362833362246151noreply@blogger.com