children left behind after suicide of their father?

I would speak with the school counselors. You really cant talk with all his teachers and get them all to understand the situation, but if the counselor knows, they can often address the situation in the best manner. That is really part of their job. They arent just there to listen to kids who want to discuss problems, but to also help those who are actively trying to cope with problems. Often the counselors are able to help speed along the time it takes for him to catch up as well as explain the needs of the child to the teachers in a way that has more weight than just a concerned parent/guardian/caretaker is able to do. Best of luck!

Make sure that all his teachers and counselors knows what has happen and what he is still going through with his mom. Then if they don't stop punishing him for back homework go over their head to the principle. Now if going through line of commands don't work then go to the school board.

If the staff at the school has any heart they'll work with this child and help him out!

Hope all works out for this young man!!

Ask to have a meeting with the principal or guidance counselor at the boys school. Explain what happened. Also, if you have the time, do whatever you can in order to help him catch up. You can also approach the military family support groups in your area to help the mother and son adjust to thier new life. I would also make sure that the mother herself is not suffering from depression and her symptoms are soley those of lupus. Good luck and bless you for stepping in when you were needed.

You need to ask the principal to meet your godson's mother at her house. Once he/she understands, then he and the teachers can come up with some solutions that don't involve punishing the child for things outside of his control.

Also, ask the mother if you can take him to a counselor tor therapist.

Approach the teachers first. Then if no satisfaction go to the principal. Keep moving up the ladder until someone understands or listens. There are all sorts of unique circumstances that effect children and their school work. Keep stressing to your god son how important his education is. He also might need counseling to get through this. Then he can keep his mind on school work and not worry about mom and about losing dad.

i agree with everyone else..talk to his teachers.

if they know his situation, they would probably be more understanding with him.

when i was in elementary i had a lot of issues.

i was always in the hospital, and was always ill.

my teacher would scold me when i returned to school.

she would never allow anyone to use the restroom either.

but my mom sent her a letter telling her that i easily get bladder infections..

so then my teacher would allow me to use the restroom whenever i wanted..

i also had surgery and my mom wrote my 4th grade teacher a letter to why i missed so many days..my teacher sent all my missing work home with me and she even gave me after school tutoring to learn what i missed..

teachers are generally very understanding if you confront them.

otherwise they are just going to think he is a child who just doesn't like to do his homework lol.

goodluck and i'm glad that you help hhim=)

They're not TRYING to punish him. However, it would be biased for them to treat your Godson differently than they teach the rest of the students. That would be very unfair to the rest of the students. I agree with the first person, though. Explain to the teachers the situation. Maybe they can let him stay after class and/or come before class and catch up.

How old is he? that could make a difference as to what you can do to help.

Just expain to the teachers, they will understand....

i would do his late homework for him. like you said, its not his fault and he has a lot on his mind.