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Expert Q&A
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| By Keath Castelloe Low child and adolescent psychologist | ||
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How do I deal with a 15 1/2-year-old that got kicked out of summer school? He says he didn't do what they say he has done and doesn't think he should be punished?
It is important to find out exactly what happened. The best way to do this is to contact the school and request a meeting with appropriate staff. Your son should also attend this meeting. Explain to the school that your son is giving you different information than what you are getting from the school. Remain neutral and calm in your approach. Go into the meeting open minded. You do not need to take sides. You are simply gathering information.
Hopefully, things will become clearer in the meeting. If your son has not been forthcoming with you, it will be harder for him to deny responsibility when the staff is present. If he is indeed telling you the truth, the meeting can help clarify the situation.
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