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fred48

My 6 year old son cannot read and has no desire to learn how.

My 6-year-old son is a whirlwind of creativity—imagine Jimmy Neutron if he were an artist instead of a scientist! His imagination knows no bounds, and he’s already dreaming of becoming an illustrator. On top of that, he’s brilliant at math—ranking in the top 1% of his grade.But reading? That’s a completely different story. Despite loving to have books read to him, the idea of learning to read feels like a chore, and any encouragement from me is met with frustration. His last reading assessment honestly broke my heart. He struggled so much, and it's hard not to feel anxious seeing him fall behind his peers.I know he’s trying, and I’m committed to finding ways that click for him. We'll be bringing this up at his next parent-teacher conference, but in the meantime, I’m wondering—how did you support your child when learning just didn’t come easily? I'd love to hear your thoughts. #LearningAtTheirOwnPace #SupportingOurKids #CreativeMinds #ParentingChallenges. #Parenting

My 6 year old son cannot read and has no desire to learn how.
davidespinoza

Son wants to quit football

Dear fellow parents,My 13-year-old son was recruited for the football team because of his speed in cross-country. Though he loves soccer and basketball, he agreed to football mostly from peer pressure. Now, he’s practicing five times a week for football and twice for soccer—a schedule that got overwhelming fast.After his first game, where he scored both of his team's touchdowns, he came to me and said, "Mom, I want to quit." His heart just isn’t in it—he misses basketball and says touchdowns don’t feel nearly as satisfying as a soccer goal or a 3-pointer.The football season has only a month left. I’m torn between teaching him the value of commitment and honoring the passions that light him up inside.Have you ever been caught between encouraging perseverance and respecting your child's true heart? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!#ParentingDecisions #SupportingOurKids #FollowYourPassion #FamilyLife #GrowthMindset #Parenting

Son wants to quit football