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Agree. Refusing to participate and not doing work when the child is capable of doing it is not a maturity issue. Op mentioned that she does not want her child "labeled", well, it sounds like he has already been labeled as having behavioral issues. [/quote]

Strongly disagree.  Of course, I do not know this child, but he sounds like a classic example of needing another year.  signed:  Teacher of Kindergarten and First grade (taught hundreds of kids over the years) 
 
 
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This is why teachers don't diagnose kids.  A child who refuses to engage and participate in class needs an evaluation to see whether the kid has developmental issues.  Telling a parent that this is simply a maturity issue without getting the kid evaluated is irresponsible.  At the very worst, an evaluation can reveal that it is a maturity issue and OP can go on her merry way.  If it turns out to be something more, then her child will get help.

OP's reluctance to get the kid evaluated is bizarre when she clearly states that something isn't right.  It appears that she's happier believing that her K child is unmotivated and has character issues.[/quote]

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