Quote Originally Posted by Veronica
The teachers I remember are the ones who pushed me to be better, who realized I had potential. We all bring our own experiences to the table. I want him to see the way out, to survive. But maybe he's not ready for that.
Fifth to sixth grade is such a tricky age. Some are ready to hear and think about things and some are so overwhelmed by everything going on physically, socially, emotionally that even if they are "good" students they can't concentrate on the important stuff. I think you did the right thing to try to get him to think a bit. You are a hero working with this age group - they really are at the crossroads in life.