What is the name of your state? OH The problem is that my son who is adhd with odd is not being allowed t go on a field trip that has been being planned since the beginning of the school year. There was not a behavior or character prerequisites just the selling of 2 boxes of candies in order to go on the field trip. We did that and now the school will not let my son go. First when I talk to the principal she said it was because of his impulse control issues, then no no after I told her she can't use that against him because it is part of his disablility. She says they worry he will wander off which has never happened in the 7 years he has been at the school and attended other field trips. Now it's because of one incident with a teacher in which he apologized for and it was suppose to have been over with it. Now he was physically injuried by another kid and yet that kid is going on the field trip. They (teachers) refuse to take the extra time to write in his note books to help monitor any problems at school or behavior issues needing attention from myself, counselor or psychiatrist. What is my next move?
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I understand the school's position, although they should not have led him to believe he could go on the field trip if he sold the candy.
I agree with the other poster. You should offer to go on the field trip and personally supervise your son. Perhaps you could drive your own car, so that if things get out of hand, the two of you can leave.
The field trip itself gives the school officials a lot on their plate--trying to keep track of all those kids outside the normal confines of school, making sure everybody behaves themselves, etc. Now add to the mix the child with a behavior disorder like Oppositional Defiant Disorder, which can be difficult on the best of days. You're his mother and you know this. I can see the school's reluctance to include him, as they are probably worried about having a "problem," which could ruin the trip for all.
If I were in your position, I would insist that the school compromise, as they led him to believe he could go if he sold the candy. I would offer to go on the trip with my son, in a separate vehicle.
I agree with the other poster. You should offer to go on the field trip and personally supervise your son. Perhaps you could drive your own car, so that if things get out of hand, the two of you can leave.
The field trip itself gives the school officials a lot on their plate--trying to keep track of all those kids outside the normal confines of school, making sure everybody behaves themselves, etc. Now add to the mix the child with a behavior disorder like Oppositional Defiant Disorder, which can be difficult on the best of days. You're his mother and you know this. I can see the school's reluctance to include him, as they are probably worried about having a "problem," which could ruin the trip for all.
If I were in your position, I would insist that the school compromise, as they led him to believe he could go if he sold the candy. I would offer to go on the trip with my son, in a separate vehicle.