Communication With Your Kids And School Is Key

Yesterday, Jeff had a talk with Brendon about the football incident at school (see previous post). Amongst the daddy wisdom he imparted upon Brendon was the suggestion that in order for everyone who plays the game to be on the same page, to literally take a page and write down rules that everyone must follow.

Now, in order for Brendon to not come off as Mr. Boss again, Jeff suggested that everyone picks a rule to put down on paper.

So let it be written. So let it be done.

Well, today Brendon suggested the idea to his friends and they were all for it.

Each boy made a rule. The one that wasn't included was blocking!

They had their teacher makes copies for herself, each of the boys, and the recess teacher.

Today, they played a game of football while Brendon refereed.

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Jeff talked to the Vice Principal of the school about the fact that Brendon's glucose wasn't tested during his act of aggression although a low blood sugar wasn't the reason for his behavior.

She said she totally understood because she has a male relative who has diabetes and he gets aggressive when he's low, so she understands the importance of checking Brendon. Plus, she knows we're not trying to use his diabetes as an excuse to keep him out of trouble, so our credibility isn't being questioned which helps with the school's staff be more cooperative and not so quick to undermine the plan.

Next week, we'll meet with her and the guidance counselor to review the plan we have in place. A suggestion I'm going to make is that a list of procedures be planted in each place where Brendon will be throughout the school day so that if he acts out or misbehaves, the teacher on hand can refer to the procedures and take the planned action rather than give an immediate reprimand.

So let it be written. So let it be done.