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"There does seem to be an inverse relationship between physical proximity and enjoyment of in-laws. :)    "

"yes, Nancy, that's going to vary from one family, even from one grandparent to another.  My own mom has been completely estranged from us for over 4 yrs now (her choice), but even before she walked away she was fast becoming more toxic to…"

"It's a touchy subject -- each family is going to be different. Each grandparent is going to be different."

"When I suggested telling Grandma that Grandson is uncomfortable and why,I was thinking of a situation like ours. My in-laws love our boys and only want the best for them (okay, their version of best comes to their minds first).  They'd…"

"Gramma needs to back off. Until she does, Grandson can't visit. It isn't his job to explain that to her though or to be asked, later when she has him alone, if he was complaining to you about being uncomfortable. I can just see her…"

"Maybe what would mean more to grandma than the reading practice making him not want to read -- which she might feel is part of the process for some kids and further indication of you not understanding what's needed if you can't buck up to…"

"oops....SD...school district...It just clicked in my brain ;)"

"thank you for your responses...I feel a little better already...can I ask though, what is an SD?  Also...to Jennifer, has your son had to do standardized testing yet, and if so, how did that work since he can't yet read? You said as well,…"

"  I'm with Caren.  Maybe you could also try to explain to Grandma that your son is unhappy with having her ask him to read words he doesn't know, and that her actions seem to have led him to be reluctant to do any reading at…"

"I wouldn't send him to visit - I'd visit as a family. I had to do that with some members of my family, who were hurt & think we're weird for not letting the kids stay with them, like their other (grandkids, cousins, whatever) did.…"

"you know, it's funny....I'm so careful not to say that I educate my son....but to say that I help him learn what he is interested in...and yet, I read my post about how I want to educate my family about what we do.  If they really…"

"Click that link and select the "button" near the top right side of the page labled: Join Keystone State Radicals. Then you can either post a comment or hunt around in the discussion forum for that particular group."

"I just figured out how to post there...thanks for the heads up!!"

"I would love any help related to portfolio/evaluators in PA...I think we need to submit next year...my son is 7...I'm just getting nervous now.  I don't know where to start or how...and I'm a little worried b/c my son…"