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Going back to school el natual?
Well "summer" is over. My daughter was home schooled last year. She thinks she is ready to go back to elementary school.
We live in a time when openness or "coming out" is accepted. This summer she gained a great deal of confidence. Going to public places without a hat or wig. She wants to go to 4th grade without anything on her head! We did manage to stay in contact with some of her friends from previous school years. She is fine without anything on head wile playing with them at home.
But school, is not the same as the grocery store. I have reservations about "exposing all" the first day. Maybe on the the third of forth day. Like a Friday.
As a father, I want to protect my daughter from any possible hurts.
Are there any adult children out there that has had any experience with this first day thing? Thanks
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Comment by Alex Clark on December 27, 2021 at 9:44pm
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Hi, I am a novice teacher and I completely agree with your post, public schools are very far behind private ones, and from personal experience I can say that children simply will not have time to learn a topic in one lesson and move on to a new one the next, but we are deprived of bonuses for not fulfilling the curriculum, and besides, not all children understand the responsibility that falls on their shoulders at such a young age. By the way, I record a video that helps parents to put on the right path and find a common language, and for this I use a video converter from movavi https://www.movavi.com/learning-portal/best-free-video-converters-f... , because it is simple and very convenient, definitely worth the money
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Comment by Alayna's dad on February 6, 2013 at 10:39pm
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Hello Julianna, we are in the Orlando area. Well, it February now. She did end up keeping on a wig. But her class mates know. They have been amazed at how "fast" her hair can grow!
You survived middle school, we have that to go yet. Alayna hates it when the younger kids ask, are you a boy or girl? She is very proud of being a girl, and takes offence. I try to explain, they are just little kids trying to figure things out. Good luck with HS
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I am gabydus. She does have friends that love her. I think that is what gives her strength to face others that do not understand.
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Thank you Alex, You are on the money. You described my daughter to a tee. She is the bravest little girl I know.
I will never forget the day, I had to tell her she was losing all her hair. She has gone from a near recluse to the brave kid she is. I love her so much for it.
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Greetings, and thank you for your comments. We are in the Orlando area.
Well, the first day was the 20th. So comments are welcomed.
At the last hour before getting on the bus, she decided to ware a wig. It is her first year back to public school. It's the kids outside of her class room that scare her.
Yes, I do like the idea of the little, "notes" explaining the condition. Some people wonderd if she wanted to be bald as a hair style.
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Comment by gabydus on August 21, 2012 at 10:36am
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i think she should wear a hat or scarf i went though this at school i wouldn't go without anything on my head children can be ready mean and horrible when young . try yo get the other children to understand and leaned about alopecia . your daughter is such an inspiration to have that confidence you must be so proud to have such an beautiful daughter
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Comment by Rose on August 20, 2012 at 2:53pm
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I think talking with the teacher and school pscychologist to make it an educational experience for the class might be helpful for her transition. If your daughter still wants to go natural and is brave enough to talk to her peers about alopecia it could be a very supportive, empowering and positive experience that would carry through her elementary years. The more her peers understand the more normalized. You must be so proud of her. Keep us posted.
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Comment by Alex on August 19, 2012 at 12:48pm
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I remember being in your daughter's shoes. I was perfectly fine with being home or going out in public without a wig, but for whatever reason I could not go to school without it. I think that since she was home schooled last year, it would be less of an adjustment if she wore a wig/hat/scarf. It's hard enough being the new person in school, let alone being new and not looking like everyone else. Once she feels comfortable enough, she'll go to school without it. Just keep reminding her that she is absolutely perfect with or without the wig and that she is beautiful!! She will find out what makes her feel better and with time, will go to school that way, whatever it might be. I wish her the best of luck on an awesome school year!!
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thank you, we start the 20th. We Will see...
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Comment by Chefpam on August 16, 2012 at 12:58pm
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Just checking to see how she did. I have a 4th grader too and am a former teacher...I pray your little girl had a great first day....
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