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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]He pushed your husband?! Hell, no.

You did the right thing in theory but tone of voice, previous experience, all that will add up to your kid exploding. But he needs to learn that getting physical is never ok.

But you need family therapy is what it sounds like to me. Have you tried that yet?[/quote]

We have tried family therapy. He's tried individual therapy. He's had an executive function coach. I'm a teacher and have been putting strategies in place and giving him tools to manage work since he's been in kindergarten. He has refused it all. There has never been a night of homework that I haven't offered my help - he refused it every time. I am in touch with his teachers regularly, his school counselor. At some point, he needs to make some effort, and so when he asked for more independence and for me to lay off, I gave him that chance and he didn't use his time wisely.[/quote]

Pp again. I’m sorry, OP. It sounds really rough.

Have you talked to his school’s learning center? My kid works with a school tutor as needed  and now voluntarily stays after school for study hall. He had no idea that was a thing but a different teacher is there each week, and if a kid needs help they can easily get it. He’s been surprised that kids he knows also go to study hall—even some “cool kids.” Not sure if that is an option at your kid’s school but thought I’d share because it’s been so helpful for my kid and improving his executive function skills. Other kids and likable teachers are better inspiration than I’ve been :)[/quote]

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