It’s the last day of summer camp for both my boys today and I’m just a bit wistful. My 7, soon to be 8, year-old thrives at camp. He comes home happy (and dirty) every night, excited to tell us all of the happenings for the day.
He has always had a certain charm about him and when I talk to the counselors, they are smitten. The enthusiasm and effusiveness for this little boy I had a part in creating, always blows me away. These young adults just rave about him and he loves them back with equal force.
How do I get this boy, the summer camp version, to attend 3rd grade? We had our share of downs and struggles at school last year and I’m trying to figure out what the difference is. Is it the academics? This boy is smart and quick in class and isn’t afraid to show it. Could that be an issue? I remember hiding my own smart self in middle school to be accepted. Have things sped up so much in our kids’ lives that being smart in grade school isn’t cool?
My moment is enjoying this summer camp boy and hoping that ease of existence makes it’s way to school.
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OH, I so hope he has a great year at school! It’s so tough, trying to help our kids be the best they can be in school…
I found 3rd grade to be tough, mostly socially. There is a lot of growing and maturing going on in these little folks. They are trying to act older but they are still playful kids. Academically, they are being stuffed with more things they have to learn than we ever did. I’m not surprised you are seeing him react in 3rd grade the way you did in middle school. I’ve often made that comparison myself.
E heads into 4th grade this year. I’m crossing my fingers for a happy, successful, struggle-free year.
I love this image. The joy and innocence of childhood epitomized. I hope his third grade year brings unexpected confidence. Fingers crossed for a rewarding year.