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Destroying Primary School Memories. What do I say?

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vociferous · 25/02/2014 17:58

Well as the post says. I have an 11 year old son. Started secondary school last July so is currently in year 7. He had a great time at Primary and seems to be enjoying Secondary.
This evening he came home very upset and grabbed his Primary School memories box which has his class autographed shirt, sweatshirt, first and last day photos and other things inside, he proceeded to throw the box in the bin. I questioned if he really wanted to do it. He said, just destroy it. Burn it. Do whatever because I don't need these anymore.
I am quite shocked. Should we have a mass bonfire and destroy or should I be persuading him to keep these precious items. Advice please!

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TeenAndTween · 25/02/2014 18:02

Do not have a massive bonfire.
Quietly take them out of the bin and put them somewhere safe. he will almost certainly want them later.

Then try to talk to your son. Something must have happened at school today. maybe a big falling out with his ex primary friends?

mrz · 25/02/2014 18:03

Did he say why?

sneakyday · 25/02/2014 18:03

I would say ok. Then keep them myself. Something has obviouy triggered this and I would want to know what.

meditrina · 25/02/2014 18:05

I would quietly rescue the items from the bin and hide them.

Then try to find out what in earth has been going on to provoke the outburst. Actual disposal (which could be ceremonial burning) is a decision that should be made when calm. And he sounds anything but that right now.

Theas18 · 25/02/2014 18:43

agree with all the PP . Summats up.... save the memory box and bide your time with chocolate and warm milk or similar for a calm chat eventually.

ThreeBeeOneGee · 25/02/2014 18:45

I agree with the above. Remove said items from his sight, keep them somewhere safe. Listen to him when he is ready to talk.

Lottiedoubtie · 25/02/2014 18:47

Yep what they said ^ they're very wise Smile

Time for a gentle chat about whatever happened at school today!

Good luck.

vociferous · 25/02/2014 19:30

Thanks for the advice folks. Memory box safely retrieved and hidden in my room. Yes, a chat is definitely needed but he is extremely upset at the moment. Hasn't eaten any dinner this evening. Now upset in his bedroom. I will go upstairs in a little while and attempt to chat with him.

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ThreeBeeOneGee · 26/02/2014 07:03

Did he tell you what was bothering him?

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