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[quote=Anonymous]Why is your DD against going to the base school?

* feels embarrassed to go back after being in TJ (fear that others will think she failed out of TJ)?

* just done with anything related to school and sees the base school as the same thing as any formal school (including TJ)?

*doesn't feel like she still has friends there?  She probably does have connections that she could rekindle from ES/MS.

* feels that it is beneath her given current academic demands?

Sometimes kids (and adults) see everything through the same lens -- which for her, is very dark right now.  You say "school", she says "yuck!"  I think if there is any perceived embarrassment or social disconnect affecting her thoughts about the base school, you want to be aware of that and consider that when talking about the base as an option.

I think the least extreme measures should be tried first.  See how that goes, then agree to re-assess after 6 mos.  A 15 yr old should not call all the shots -- but should be involved in this.  If she wants you to consider her plans seriously, then she has to give your ideas a try.  You are still the parent.  But, work a deal with her.

Is there some area of interest for her at TJ -- (does she like biology or writing or computers?)  See if a counselor at her base school could set her up with a teacher who could work with her on a project during the school year.  Find something she can be excited about.... but you may need to wait until school is out to do this.  If she isn't willing to consider alternative ideas, you need to help her get through this year and get some separation over the summer before she may be open to making a real plan.  In the meantime, it seems like you would want to put her on the rolls at the base school so that is the default plan.  GED is not an acceptable default plan.  [/quote]

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