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| Hello I am new at this but I feel like I am the only parent that is dealing with my daughter being the way she is. She is a great girl at home she has her moments but what kid doesn't. I have read up on books since she was 2 when I realized she was an indigo child. She sees spirits and talks to angels all the time. She has had an imaginary friend that was soooo real it was unbelievable. Her teacher seems to have a difficult time dealing with her and already this year I have about 10 interviews with the teacher and the principal. I don't want to tell her teacher that I think she is an indigo child because she might suggest ridalin. I am completly against that as she is such a great girl while she is at home or even on a playdate. She tells me that her teacher picks on her all the time. I have another interview today and I am not to sure on how to approach this as I am a little tired of all the negativity from her teacher about my daughter. Any suggestions????? |
| Posted by Elisha on 05/15/2008 02:18 PM
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Oh no! Most teachers are not trained in the alternative ways of teaching these "new" children. Most school systems, especially public, do not care adequately for the needs of our children. I am getting my degree in to teach right now and luckily I have professors who have studied up on this subject and train us in different approaches that we can take to teach and help these kids integrate into the classroom.
Have you looked into the charter schools in your area? Montessori and Waldorf are great for indigos,,,as is homeschooling!! |
| posted by stephanie on 05/15/2008 04:03 PM
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| I think this is new territory for everyone. Your daughters teacher is probably just as frustrated as you are. She has too many expectations placed upon her to meet your child's individual needs. My son has been in a public school since January and I have had regrets by the buckets. I am a Montessori teacher and my son has been in Montessori since he was two and a half. Its was a great experience up until I had issues with his new elementary teacher. She refused to accept the "indigo' information I gave her. I was in a contract and loved my job so my only other option was public school. In many ways I wanted to see how he would handle it. I often thought maybe I was too protective. It has been a very good learning experience for us all. The one thing I have noticed about my child is he seems to attract negativity like a magnet. Once I accepted this I started to see that he is really giving gifts to those around him. He seems to be giving them an opportunity to let all the anger out. I call him the "Sin Eater". I just thought of this name one night and is seemed so perfect for how he acts around others. It has been sooo hard to accept. It has been some of the most painful moments of my life to watch him do this. I wonder what kind of life he agreed to and I agreed to watch unfold. I cry a lot and fret over his future. I want to make it all better for him but I can't. I feel that maybe since he is so sensitive that Homeschooling is the way to go. I dread it since I feel I am already a failure as a mom. I feel isolated and sad about it all. Then I remember to think of the bigger picture and things get better. My advice is to step back and watch for drama. Drama does not help it only confuses situations. Whats the most important thing? Your daughter. Is she telling you that her school does not meet her needs? What your plan? Let go of feeling embarrassed or judged about the information. Get it out there! If the suggest drugs just say no, but be prepared for the other suggestions. I hope is goes well and give it a whirl! |
| posted by Kristie on 05/15/2008 07:27 PM
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Some teacher are great with certain types of kids and not others. Maybe she isn't a bad teacher just not the right match for your child. I have been very particular about the temperament and attitude of my daughter's teachers to make sure that they would see her as a gift to their class rather than a problem. Maybe there is another teacher at your school that has a different teaching style that would work better for your child?
I have never told any of my child teachers about her being an Indigo, many people just don't understand. I would just tell her about your child's temperament, tell her what works for you at home and if she suggest drugs tell her she is not a dr. and that there is only a problem when she is at school and no where else so it is obviously the teacher that is the problem not your child ;)
Good Luck! IT is so hard because there are a lot of teachers that just don't know what to do with our beautiful children. |
| posted by Megan on 05/16/2008 09:10 PM
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| hi, my name is Heidi, I know how you feel, I have a son who is 7, He has not liked school since day one, He is fine at home, but goes crazy at school, he refuses to enter the classroom, I am a single parent, so I do not want to home school him, I decided to take him to a counseler, she is Love based and great , he does alot of play therapy and he loves it, now that I have her I can progress forward the school has decided to go ahead and try him in a daytreatment, do not get me wrong this is like school,but a little more capable of working with children who have a harder time at school, right now in my life I have decided to Let a Higher Power take over and help, It is hard when things do not go as planned, but there is a higher plan , just trust and be patient, alot of teachers are aware of the indigo concept, so do not be afraid to express yourself, just be aware that some teachers may feel uncomfortable with it, It is ok if your child is labeled ADHD, you are in control of what goes into her body, it is your choice whether you want her to go on meds or not! Good Luck!! |
| posted by Heidi on 09/06/2008 10:23 PM
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