Feeling awful right now. DS is sat in the kitchen almost in tears trying to do a stupid 11+ practice paper. Feel like a total evil witch. He doesn't want to do 11+ and doesn't even want to go to the Grammer school. We would love him to go there it is a fantastic school results and ofsted wise but only if ds is going to be happy. We have selected a perfectly good second choice of a good mixed sex non selective school which ds really likes. Ds just wants to go there. He says the grammer was posh and unfriendly where as the other school was welcoming and friendly. At the open days for each school I observed him really anxious and uncomfortable at the grammer and happy and interested at the other school. Logic tells me we should sod the grammer school even if it is the best school in the county and go with the school which appeared to suit him best.
The problem is FIL. He sees the grammer as the only option and is putting alot of pressure on us. He thinks ds will adjust and fit in. He has paid for 11+ classes and has promised ds a new bike if he does it. I really wish we could just forget about it but it feels too late now and ds has worked hard despite not wanting to, alot of incentives etc. We hoped ds would come around and see what a good school the grammer is but sadly not.
Just ranting really I guess. I want him to be happy and hope as long as he is happy he will do well. He is a bright boy already working level 5 in some areas but certainly no genius. He may well not get in anyway as it's hugely over subscribed. Thanks for listening