school say my son has to be in after his accident

I’m laughing at all the people claiming they were in work or school the next day after a major accident. They clearly have no idea what a serious injury is. 😂

What next? Someones kid had major surgery in lunchtime and was back in school that afternoon?

It isn't a competition you know.

I have posted previously because I felt so sorry for your lad. I also read your thread re your daughter and you not being able to be with her when she gave birth. I’m glad all seems to have gone well with her.
So it wasn’t a stomach bug after all? Hope you’re ok now.

Sounds like a good idea but I would be concerned that the moisture created with a face mask wouldnt be conducive to healing and could pose an infection risk..
Also there has been a lot of discussion about the impact of mask wearing on dental health.

Have you asked your son if he would be more comfortable wearing a face mask when going out or at school?

He could wear a black cotton one or the blue medical ones. If someone he doesn't know asks why he is wearing it he can just say he has a cold.

It sounds as if you have been through a tough time recently. I can remember the post about your daughter.

As someone else has said, I think the key words from the hospital were if the pain was controlled, which from what you have said, it hasn't been most of the week.

Hopefully with stronger pain relief, knowing that they will be treating his arm next week, and that he is on the list for his teeth to be looked at will make him feel better.

It couldn't have been easy for either of you to go into school, but it sounds as if it was the best thing to have done. It ticks the box for engagement with the school which helps both you and them. Also they have been able to see what condition he is in, to put adjustments in place for when he returns.

Hopefully he feels OK to go back Monday. I would totally understand if he didn't want to, but it would get the first day back over with, and school would be able to see what supported he needs on a more practical level.

He would then have at least 2, or 3 days nectcweek- depending on how the surgery goes and pain levels, so would only have a short period in school before he could rest over the weekend.

Hopefully when he does return the staff and pupils are supportive, and he is reassured that he can go somewhere like a wellbeing hub, if he is finding it too much.

Hope all goes well on Tuesday.
Hope you are now fully recovered.
Hope your dd and the baby are doing well.

I had read your other thread. I hope that things settle down for you all soon.
And get some rest

So sorry you’re having such a 💩 time OP.

sounds like your family have been through it. I remember that thread and so glad your daughter is doing ok.

Some posters just like an argument and some want to show off their excellent(?) parenting.

Those saying he should be in school or to get workbooks etc when he’s had a traumatic accident are seriously lacking in any thought or compassion.

it sounds like you’re doing everything you can for everyone. When things have calmed make sure you make time for yourself.

and you are stepping up for your kids. Posters wanting their mums….youre there. You’re present and helping

❤️❤️

What a stressful few weeks you have had. You must be exhausted.

I hope your son feels better soon. Do the school have a Wellbeing Hub/area he can sit in, away from most other children, where he can still be in school but not on classes which may help him transition back in when he is feeling better?

Your poor child - let's hope that this doesn't have serious repercussions on your relationship in the future. Having said that, he's probably used to having a completely unempathetic parent who has little love for him..

I'm waiting for someone to claim they arranged their child's major surgery to take place in the classroom so they didn't miss any school.

You know it's coming.

Couldn’t have been major then.

have some compassion

I can't believe the level of cuntiness that's being directed at the OP and her poor son on this thread. Exactly what level of illness or injury would justify having time out of school for a few days in your opinion? "A major accident still isn't a reason to be off...". Have you any idea how barking mad that sounds? What on earth is the point of him going into school when he's in pain, tired and still upset? Who will that serve? Certainly not him! If you can't say anything sensible, far better to be quiet, since you obviously have zero empathy and no comprehension of the level of pain the poor child is experiencing.

Totally agree @SilenceInside why are people being so unkind, does it make them feel good.
Give your son time to heal OP, keep him off school and don’t let the school bully you, they’re probably only thinking of their own stats anyway.

Well bully for you! When my 12 year old granddaughter recently had a dental operation under GA to extract a second tooth that hadn't descended properly, she was off school for a week. Her face was very swollen and she was in a lot of pain. School didn't say a thing about her absence. Your parents were obviously negligent, whereas the OP is showing a proper level of concern for her son who has been through a horrible ordeal, which won't end until his teeth have been properly restored.

Did you miss that the Op and her son went in to school today after the consultant appointment and met with the staff at school? How is that burying her head in the sand?

It’s very normal and not the start of depression or anxiety, for a 12 year old to be concerned about returning to school after a major accident that has caused facial injuries. The total lack of empathy is quite astounding from some on this thread.

It’s a pretty good reason

I'm not being competitive. I'm saying that a major accident still isn't a reason to be off in itself.

If there are underlying issues that this is exposing such as depression or anxiety over what's happening then address them and engage with the school/doctors about it instead of burying your head in the sand and pretending they'll just go away by themselves is probably a good idea.

Well I feel sorry for your son then.

A child who has lost 4 front teeth, has a mild concussion and a fractured wrist needs to recover physically and emotionally from his injuries.
He will not suffer from missing a few days of school.

I don’t get this competitive least time off thing. What’s it meant to prove? Well done @RedToothBrush your child is more resilient than the OPs and better at recovering from an accident. How does that help the OP? You are just tacitly accusing the child of malingering and the OP of enabling that. Is that what you think?

My son had a major accident on a Saturday. He was in school on Monday.

Oh dear. A painful lesson learned

calpol prob isn’t strong enough if had 4 teeth removed - can doctor or dentist prescribe co codimal?

or least nurofen I find is better for pain then calpol

can you look into clip on fake teeth while dentist sorts out / which could take 6mths +

not sure if these are an good but have payment plans starting at £21 a month

https://uk.instasmile.com/pages/products.html

And how do you get them in the car if they refuse to leave the house?

If your child absolutely refuses how do you force them?

Jesus christ, the boy has had a major accident and needs to rest and recover! A few days of school is not going to make a major difference