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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wouldn’t worry too much about this if your kid is not refusing to attend school.  If you start having school refusal, that’s different.

I’m an extreme introvert and living alone in the woods sounds wonderful.  Going to school might be all of the social interaction your kid needs and can be more draining than you can imagine.   I went to a sleep away camp around that age and being around people 24/7 was terrible. I hated it.

I am a functioning adult with a job, friends and family.   I just really prefer time alone to anything social with people.

Does your kid have any hobbies or things they enjoy? Biking, gardening, art, jewelry making, running… not everything has to be a class. [/quote]

Do you mind if I ask what type of job you have? I’m worried about this as well. [/quote]

Ironically enough, I’m a teacher. I’m a career switcher and changed to this later from being in the tech world.  I enjoy my job but being around kids all day takes everything out of me.  I don’t want to do anything social in the evenings, weekends or summer, ever.  It’s a strain to make small talk on the sidelines of my own kid’s games.  I’m that parent sitting away from the crowd on the bleachers in my own chair with my hood on.  I married an extrovert who talks to everyone and I have no problem if he goes out and does social things without me.

Do not worry about a career for your 12 year old.  [/quote]

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