Most dyslexic children do not want to get out of bed on a school day. The younger ones may still be tired after a long night completing home work. In addition to that, the older ones have social issues – being called dumb or lazy, being stared at or whispered about behind their backs.
Follow Henry through one day at school.
Has your child ever pretended to be sick to avoid going to school?
What did you do?
Wow, that was one tough day!! It’s good that there is that kind of information out there for people to understand what it really feels like to be dyslexic.
Tough indeed, Jeanine, … more so for some than others. I sure hope that more people take the time to understand the challenges of a dyslexic child.
So, I have several friends who are dyslexic- and didn’t know it. They just knew that school – and reading- were definitely not fun.
The younger generation suffering dyslexia had their days of slouch, but, thankfully, they were a once in a fortnight issue.
Yes, Roy, most of the older generation didn’t have a name for the difficulties they were having in school. Many found out when their children were struggling and eventually identified as dyslexic.
School can be so difficult for children who are different. It is exhausting and stops being fun early. My daughter has a lot of anxiety issues – at about sixth grade it started being so challenging with school because she wasn’t able to express it. Poor thing.
Thank you for talking and blogging about these subjects.
You’re welcome, Julie. I am driven to spread the news about dyslexia because my daughter struggled too. Sometimes, I think that the emotional trauma they endured is just as bad or worse than the academic challenges.
One of my daughter’s played sick when she was in 1st grade. I truly believed she needed a break. I called out of work and stayed home with her. We talked, played, and then I honed in on what her real issue was. She was stressed out from school.
From that point on, I tried my best to understand how she learns best and to give her the learning environment she needed. I’m thanking God that things look good.
If only more parents were like you, Jeannelle! Far too many of us go along with the teachers and school personnel who think our children are lazy or trying to escape school because they are unmotivated to learn. Kudos to you. May God continue to bless your efforts to ensure your children develop a deep love for learning.