Has anyone else given up on home schooling? I have 2 DD's (10 & 13) and we're getting no where.
DD2 isn't too bad, but she's really struggling with having to learn within the home environment. DH tends to deal with her, but there's often tears (from DD2) and frustration (from DH).
DD1 is just getting nothing done at all. She's a hardworking kid, but I suspect she's dyslexic (her sister is, we're waiting for a test for her). She tries, but just can't seem to switch onto 'learning' time.
She can't answer questions without me sitting with her and explaining. She's struggling over basic things. Maybe writing 3 sentences in an hour. I'm at a loss over what to do.
I've emailed her guidance teacher a few times, who has said to just get done what she can and to not let it upset her. I've already narrowed it down to German/Maths/ Science/English, but she can't even manage that.
I've tried everything I can do to help her. I can't sit with her constantly. I'm WFH full-time and it is very busy. It's causing so much emotional distress/stress from both of us. DD1 is getting very frustrated and is turning off. She just can't focus.
I'm on the verge of giving up with it. The stress is rapidly affecting my mood (I've got bipolar disorder and I can feel a full-on crash coming). DD1 is at the point of hating school work (which I don't want to happen as then you've completely lost). I feel like an absolutely shit mother.
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Has anyone else given up on school work?
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historyrocks · 11/06/2020 14:34
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