Hi Everyone! Thanks all for your concern. I'm not sure what to post, except, I'm quite certain it's MUCH better. He hasn't shown any aggression towards my son in several weeks. He didn't show any aggression towards my daughter either for about 3 weeks but then just recently, he snapped at her. We do take him running. He runs several miles a few times a day. We all run at different times during the day, so he goes on 2-3 runs per day. I take him at around 6a.m., at least one of my kids takes him after school and/or plays fetch with him and then my husband takes him in the evening. He gets PLENTY of exercise. I run the least, which is about 3-4 miles in the morning and on occasion 5 or more miles. I also took him to the vet. The vet is concerned, so he has a dog trainer that is planning to come by. I also contacted the local dog training school, who has not yet returned my phone call or email. BUT, my dog is doing better. I just don't have the heart to take him back to the shelter. He came from a shelter near by, which I believe is VERY good and everyone cares about the animals. They told me he won't get along with other dogs but were sure he would get along well with people. And by all accounts, he did until we brought him home. Remember, we visited him a few times at the shelter and he as great. I am sure that if we take him back,he will be euthanized and that idea is just too heartbreaking. My dog has some very loving qualities and such great charm.

Your son might have abilities but is just playing around in school, daydreaming or doing something like this. Not saying he is, but that could be a possiblity. Did the teacher have any work of your sons to show you in these areas?? I am just saying the above about the daydreaming or not doing his work, because this is first grade and even the brightest child can get distracted sometimes. The teacher probably did feel insulted at the meeting. I am not saying maybe she should or shouldn't have been insulated, but she possibly was. I sure hope you can stay on friendly terms with this teacher. Have you asked your son about Why he is not making well on his papers? (Or did you see any?) I have been to a conference before where the teacher only brought the grade book, that's not enough she should have saved papers to show you. Again I would want to see the papers and ask questions about them. Like was this math paper a speed test? I would really want to see just how well he did on those Math sheets. Also ask about the timing on the tests. I would also be intersted in how other students did in the class. Do you know other parents to talk to about this. Any child in that class that you know is advanced..and just how he/she did? Will your son have a standardized achievement test this year? I am thinking you may be from Canada, The British Ises , Ireland, or some other Brisith country because of of the Engish spelling of (behavior as behaviour)so that is why I am not thinking he would take a Standford Achievement test. Does the language art mean "Reading" or his understanding of "Words and their meanings" or is it "Phonics". I am puzzled about that. But possibly you know exactly what that means. Sometimes I do think a child having a new teacher can be a drawback, not always. Do teachers where you live do alot of student teaching before they get their teaching degree? Just wondered about the teacher's experience in actually teaching a class. If things really get critical go to the Principal or Administrator of the school and see if you can find out some answers. I would try first to resolve this with the teacher. Good luck!

I am in the same situation. It’s New Years Day and I am lying here depressed. My adult son came to temporarily live with me and my new husband of 2 years about 7 months ago. He asked and my husband said yes. My husband decided not to charge him rent or anything, even told him he can eat what we eat, wash clothes, basically our home is his home. We have a written agreement which we all signed. My son takes out the garbage and cuts grass, clean his room & bathroom. He’s making plans to move back out as agreed. He has savings. Is my son perfect? No, but he is not disrespectful. Other than not walking around the house naked, nothing else has changed in our marital relationship. My husband took it upon himself to step in as a father to my son and even asked my son if that was ok. His biological father…didnt do his job and has no real relationship with him. My husband and son get along fine. However i know my husband is faking it. If my son makes one mistake or forget something, my husband is very critical and judgemental. He complains to me telling lies about my son and says hateful things about my son. i love my husband but this is unacceptable to me. i am beyond hurt and angry. My son doesnt even know how my husband really feels. What brought to this post…my husband thought my son had left and left the door unlocked at 2am. My son was actually outside. Anyway all i literally said was to tell him and immediately he accused me of coming to my son’s defense and starts going off. I am confused. If someone does something wrong or forgot something, isnt the natural thing to do is tell them? What did I say wrong? There is so much more I could say to paint the picture of everything that has gone on. I dont want a divorce but this is too crazy!

That's very neat! I thought I remembered that Andy was your only son but that could really fool someone! Can you imagine having two more just like him?? LOL He's a nice looking young man, by the way. Bettye/AZ