how can i help my sons future?
375214
If the education takes three years, I have to join the others and say encourage him to finish it. Even if it is not for him, he will have the degree, and if all else fails, he can fall back on it and take temporary jobs that he is qualified for, until something else comes up.
1117057
Get a copt of his birth cert. and that is all you need and mom you can get it..your son don't have to
441223
Just listen to his advise...consider it..and make your own decision. His ideas may actually be good. Ask him nicely to please watch his language in front of the child.
393946
I go through the same thing with my son's father and we live in the same state. The only thing you can do is take care of that baby the best way you know how. I am 23yrs old and I work 60 to 70 jours a week to provide for my son because his father doesn't help me at all and hasn't in 2 years. Just be strong it gets easier I promise!!!
223319
As the parent of a special needs child I can tell you the other answers are right to a certian degree but my personal experience has been you need to do a lot of the legwork yourself. They do have to abide by best placement for spec ed which is not always in your home district but this will likely be something you have to find first. \n\nHere are somethings that worked for me getting my son best placement.This is assuming you have your testing done and an IEP or 504 plan in place. \n\nFirst call your district special ed coordinator make an appt to sit down and discuss your childs issues and what would be best for your situation some schools have excellent facilities for physically challenged but not mental some have awesome autism classes but not learning disabilities etc. There may also be theraputic day schools or residential schools that may be an option that you did not know about.\n\n After you figure out where your child should be ask for a meeting in writing and CC every one involved with your child principal teachers therapist (depending on your childs particular need) school district rep spec ed rep and make sure you also take in support for yourself. This might be a social worker advocate service coordinator of friend or if you need any variety of them.\n\n Present all of you documentation testing education plan doctors recommendations ect this will solidify why they should pay to tranfer your child to a different district.\n\nAnd as a last resort (one I have threatened but  never had to follow up on but say it like you did it) is to get an education atty to represent your child. If you need more info contact your state bar assc. or local legal aid office.\n\nYou do have rights as does your child and you may need to be harsh to get what you need but do not wait for them to act first it is so much better to be proactive your child is one of thousands to them and the best thing to do is keep yours in the forefront.\n\nGood luck!
608838
Start making plans for your life - and give him the option of being part of your future.  If he's still not catching on speak it out clearly to him, let him know you need to know what his plans are or else move on.
1080531
A kid with a bright future ahead of him.
464953
see,firstly, it would help your son to decide for himself what is good or bad for him. also, since in the process, he will have you in confidence, he may share the experiences with you and subsequently,you may be able to guide him much better then.
1071706
a good site would be nclb.tutors, it has really helped my son.
413198
have you tried your local bar association in your state. or even legal aid in your state. your son has a right to get an education like all the other kids. also look on the IDEA website for your right. also www.wrightslaw.com. i hope this helps.
687940
Your son needs a lot of opportunities to socially interact with other children in different kinds of settings.  Being on a soccer team will help, but he needs more than that. Help him by enrolling him in a day care several days a week and on the other days your mom could still watch him.  Continue taking him to playgrounds and other places where children will be.  Help him find the words to interact with the kids, like, "Hey, my name is ____.  Do you want to play?"  Is seems that your son wold benefit a lot from more chances to be with other children, plus continue spending time with your mom.
10598
I wish I could say yes there is a program that helps fathers.  My fiancee' is in the same situation only we just found out that the eldest child may not be his.  He can sympathize with your plight because he owes twice the amount your realitive does.  He has paid over 50% of his income for over 5 years and is steadily in debt.  Sorry I can't offer any advice but at least now you guys can know someone else is going through the same thing Good luck.
177433
I think one solution might be for your son to simply get his GED. This will allow your son to be able to finish high school, and then he can possibly start college sooner. And by doing that, I am sure that any college will have a math class high enough to challenge him.\n\nI know that my high school allows students to take classes at the Community College near by for free. You could talk with a counselor at your son's high school and see if they offer a similar program. By doing that, your son could take a math class at the college and not be so bored. It also gives him both credit for high school, and for college. Which is an added bonus. \n\nThe best of luck to you, and if you have any other questions about what I've suggested, feel free to email me at prettyladykatt@yahoo.com
1044377
Have you talked to your son to see if it is what he wants to do?  If it is, just let him know that it may be a little harder and he may not the get A's and B's he is use to but he can't get discouraged and quit.
1096446
Yes there is so much you can to do to help.  You have to let him know  that this situation is not the end of the world.  What if this person wasn't the person God wanted to bless you son with, what if God has some one better in life for him, you have to be supportive and just be there for him.  Pray for him that he can get past this time in his life and you have to let him know life isn't always what we would like it to be.   God didn't promised laughter without  pain nor sunshine without rain but when situations like this comes to face us He said He would be our comforter and friend and He will always be there for us.  Just trust Him and let Him guide you  to be the comforter for your son.  I know it's tough on him but he just can't let this broken-relationship be the end of the world. He has to be strong and move on, when a child is learning to walk, no matter how many times he may fall down his goal is to walk so too in life when the going gets tough we need to be much, much more tougher.
70576
i know what ur son is going through because i was in that stage sometime before. why dont you try to get him something fun but invilves studies. try to make stucying fun for him first. or try to make him understand the drawbacks of becoming a singer. ask if what would he do if he fails to become a singer? could he start his life all over? tell him if that happens he would probably land up in the streets.but if all else fails then let him continue to sing. if that is his dream im sure he would make it come true and be sucessful in life
545693
First make sure you take care of your child, set up regular visits and do what a father is supposed to do, when she sees she can depend on you to take care of your child she will be more likely to give you a second chance.