What's the matter with your Boy?
Can you spell out his behavior?
Thanks much for the feedback so far!
My boy's behavior:
- Fidgets a lot.
- Worst subjects are reading comprehension, writing, answering questions based on the reading. It's not a matter of vocabulary. He's just impatient. If reads aloud, he does better.
- He's going into 4th grade. He's one of the best at arithmentic.
- Has an amazing short-term memory.
- Translated into traditional grades, he gets 'A's on math, 'B's and 'C's on other stuff. But the going will be rougher in 4th grade.
- He's plays outside well. Usually plays a sport.
- Despite what I just said, he also loves video games. Someone asked if he can play more than an hour. Yes, but we won't let it go on too much.
- Very charismatic, loves a crowd. Will be a salesman or politician. (I'm NOT this way, but he's adopted.)
- Stubborn.
- Not a trouble-maker at school. We thought he would be, because he's so strong-willed. But he's generally pretty good.
- Highly disorganized.
- He's fat and eats too much junk food. I have fought a losing battle with my wife for 10 years on this. My wife is strict with respect to school, but indulgent with respect to food, and amount of TV.
Anything else you like to know?
-- Joe
P.S. To the believers out there, a little prayer for discernment for my wife and me would be appreciated.