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Is this concerning to you?

A single parent mentioned one day during a school week that her and her child was going to the gym instead of going to school.
I feel like the parent might be viewing the child more as a friendship/buddy thing than a parent to a child.Why couldn't they go the gym afterschool?

I've even noticed unstructured patterns. The child missing school a lot either due to the parent oversleeping, parent being sick often or child constantly saying they are sick. So I am thinking the child is learning this behavior from the parent.

The child spends a lot of time on devices or playing stationary/subtle games and don't get out often. I've even noticed the child's social skills with other children isn't great that I believe he spends too much time with adults who are not that interested in his device activities than being outside playing with children his age.
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Kuronekko · 41-45, F
You never really know whats going on in peoples lives. My son is way more content playing games than outdoor activities. Hes overwhelmed and overstimulated easily because hes autistic. Social pressures are harder for some of us.
Do you know if they have a developmental or physical disability that prevents them from living your version of normal?

If you're concerned about it, trying being kind or offering to hang out. That's what will make a difference.
OpalFlower · 36-40, F
@MarbleMarvel That is the thing there is no such thing as normal but I can't offer to hangout if majority of the time is spent on devices. Also I don't want to aide in habits where school is left on the back burner for things like the gym when gym time could be done afterschool. I think schools and DCF might get involved if they noticed too many unexcused absences.
MasterLee · 56-60, M
Yes it is concerning
exchrist · 31-35
Thats millenial parenting now?
exchrist · 31-35
@OpalFlower several in a month so the many holidays sourrounding Christmas new years thats nothing but i need a mental health day Thats the problem? Idk.
OpalFlower · 36-40, F
@exchrist Once in awhile is ok but this is too often. I just hope with this situation it doesn't become another statistic based on truancy.
exchrist · 31-35
@OpalFlower id agree moderation is key. You dont want to use all your leave time so early in the school year. For sure!

 
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