My 6 year old grandson’s teacher commented yesterday that my grandson is normally well behaved and shows respect and manners every day expect Thursdays. And it’s always and only Thursdays. On Thursdays he is confrontational, rude and will not take direction.
She then asked if Wednesdays was his weekly visit with his father, which we acknowledged.
Unfortunately his father was raised in a cave by wolves.
I’m not sure how to fix this, since we can’t stop the visitations.
Well, speaking as a divorced Dad with joint custody, Mom had her chance to make the choice before the wedding. Every child needs his Dad. There should be no suggestion otherwise in a conservative, pro-family forum.
I would probably have a low-confrontational conversation with the 6 year old. Tell him the teacher asked why he might be exhibiting different behaviors on Thursdays. See how he answers.
Tell him that you are so proud of his exemplary behavior, manners and respect “most days”.
Maybe leave it at that for a month or two, and see if anything changes. He’ll have something to think about.
Divorces do this to children.
Read a new book where the adult children of divorce speak out — Primal Loss compiled by Leila Miller.