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Forum: Italy
Dec 16th 2009, 8:27 am
Replies: 2,578
Views: 259,925
Posted By Ruth2003

Re: Schools, teachers, kids and parents. Education in general.

Wow! I really don't know what to say! I mean, I totally sympathise but I am so shocked with their attitude I don't know what to write! All I can say it's that it sounds pretty scary and the more I...
Forum: Italy
Dec 14th 2009, 3:53 pm
Replies: 2,578
Views: 259,925
Posted By Ruth2003

Re: Schools, teachers, kids and parents. Education in general.

Well Indiebird, one more week and a bit and hopefully you will be able to relax and enjoy the company of your littluns in peace! Relax, enjoy and let the New year bring all the good you deserve!
Forum: Italy
Dec 11th 2009, 1:00 pm
Replies: 2,578
Views: 259,925
Posted By Ruth2003

Re: Schools, teachers, kids and parents. Education in general.

Wow Indiebird! At least you know that the problems go way beyond just your boy's apparent behaviour and that the teachers may need a bit of help themselves, namely some sessions on how to communicate...
Forum: Italy
Dec 8th 2009, 4:27 pm
Replies: 2,578
Views: 259,925
Posted By Ruth2003

Re: Schools, teachers, kids and parents. Education in general.

You're right. However I expected my sn to have reacted quite differently, i.e. saying he didnt want to go, etc. However, he hasnt. Hes been more than willing to cooperate and tries so hard to learn...
Forum: Italy
Dec 8th 2009, 2:51 pm
Replies: 2,578
Views: 259,925
Posted By Ruth2003

Re: Schools, teachers, kids and parents. Education in general.

I think you are absolutely spot on there! That is exactly it! If its not perfect then its rubbish! I have decided to give it until Xmas and then think seriously about going back to the UK. We're...
Forum: Italy
Dec 5th 2009, 2:54 pm
Replies: 2,578
Views: 259,925
Posted By Ruth2003

Re: Schools, teachers, kids and parents. Education in general.

Hmm Super nanny lol You definitely brought a smile to my face lol!:rofl:
Forum: Italy
Dec 5th 2009, 2:34 pm
Replies: 2,578
Views: 259,925
Posted By Ruth2003

Re: Schools, teachers, kids and parents. Education in general.

Thanks for all the help. I am at my wits end and seriously considering going back to the UK as the experience seems to be be doing him more harm than good. Unfortunatey the school does not offer any...
Forum: Italy
Dec 4th 2009, 3:02 pm
Replies: 2,578
Views: 259,925
Posted By Ruth2003

Re: Schools, teachers, kids and parents. Education in general.

Thats a great idea. I hadnt considered that at all. But won't he be a bit too old? I mean he will be 7 in April. Won't that affect his self-confidence and normal development after 2 years in...
Forum: Italy
Dec 4th 2009, 2:08 pm
Replies: 2,578
Views: 259,925
Posted By Ruth2003

Re: Schools, teachers, kids and parents. Education in general.

There is a ver valid point Testa Rossa. We have been in Italy for 2 months and hes been in this school for only two weeks. According to the teachers he is the one who bullies the others or rather...
Forum: Italy
Dec 4th 2009, 2:02 pm
Replies: 2,578
Views: 259,925
Posted By Ruth2003

Re: Schools, teachers, kids and parents. Education in general.

Yes Indie and I never had a world of complaint then. He was in year 2, as he is only 6 and it was all going so well. Like with you, he is an extremely well behaved child at home, as hes always been....
Forum: Italy
Dec 4th 2009, 10:38 am
Replies: 2,578
Views: 259,925
Posted By Ruth2003

Re: Schools, teachers, kids and parents. Education in general.

Sorry to barge in on the conversation like this but I would like to share an update with you and ask a crucial question while I'm at it.

I don't know if you recall my story but I was having a...
Forum: Italy
Oct 29th 2009, 1:56 pm
Replies: 2,578
Views: 259,925
Posted By Ruth2003

Re: Schools, teachers, kids and parents. Education in general.

Lol 37000.
Indiegirl, I might just end up speaking to the headmaster. Getting quite concerned now!

Lorna-Hillarious thread! Made me feel much better!

K-What a wonderful link, thank you so...
Forum: Italy
Oct 29th 2009, 1:09 pm
Replies: 2,578
Views: 259,925
Posted By Ruth2003

Re: Schools, teachers, kids and parents. Education in general.

lol really? Maybe they should be numbered or something, Alex 1, 2 and 3.

Aw its nice to smile again lol. I do miss our wicked sense of humour. Its all so damned serious around here. I can honestly...
Forum: Italy
Oct 29th 2009, 12:58 pm
Replies: 2,578
Views: 259,925
Posted By Ruth2003

Re: Schools, teachers, kids and parents. Education in general.

Wow! Thanks to you all for all the replies! I thought I was going mad and that maybe I was being unreasonable too.

I have travelled a lot over the years (teaching English as a foeign language) and...
Forum: Italy
Oct 29th 2009, 12:19 pm
Replies: 2,578
Views: 259,925
Posted By Ruth2003

Re: Schools, teachers, kids and parents. Education in general.

Thanks for the tips Lorna.

I guess Im too used to the school in the UK. Whenever a kid got hurt we always got a note and an explanation. What shocked me the most was the total lack of concern...
Forum: Italy
Oct 29th 2009, 12:01 pm
Replies: 2,578
Views: 259,925
Posted By Ruth2003

Re: Schools, teachers, kids and parents. Education in general.

Lol no problem Lorna. I should have checked this thread first too, was just afraid my post might have gotten lost in the middle of all the others :)
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