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How much time should a kid have off school when they lose a parent?

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Dan193 · 31-35, M
2-3 days tops. Because by going to school it will get them busy and away from constant thinking and greifing. They need interaction more than ever at that time. Can't leave them alone.
@Dan193 Of course. We don't leave him alone besides when he asks us for some alone time. I understand what you are saying, but he also gets bullied pretty badly. ( Yes, we have went to the school numerous times. As did his parents. I even went to the parents of the boys doing the bullying) I just don't think he needs that right now.
Dan193 · 31-35, M
@lauriethecolourful Idk what advice to give you. It made me think what I'd do if my kids were to get bullied a lot ..'cause I've been through it too. I'd probably just change schools if it just wouldn't stop. But about your situation, maybe u could keep him aff school for about a week maybe, but still make him go to his extracuricular activities, if he does any sports or is part of any club. If he's not, take this chance to get him involved into something, maube he'll make new friends. It helps.
@Dan193 We might have to send him to another school. It's a bit hard though. His parenrs have sent him to a private school, and they paid a lot of money for it. I was thinking it might be a bit disrespectful for me to just take him out of that school. At the same time, his dad has put him in our care and we need to do what's best for their little boy.

But yes. Great advice. Thank you very much. My partner also suggested enrolling him in some clubs. We will sit him down and suggest some clubs he will like. :)
Dan193 · 31-35, M
@lauriethecolourful And it doesn't even have to be anything fancy. It could be as simple as a drawing club. Just a place where he can meet good people and make friends. To learn to interact with others.
@Dan193 Yes. I think he needs that. His parents have done a great job in raising him. He is an amazing little boy. But he doesn't really like interacting with people and his parents were kinda cool with that. I think it would be a good idea to teach him that interaction with other people is important. :)
Dan193 · 31-35, M
@lauriethecolourful Yes, best wishes to you with your ..nephew/cousin? Hope he'll get out of his shell soon. You're good people for taking the responsibility to take care of him. He just needs a little bit of encouragement.
@Dan193 We're actually not related to him at all. We are family friends. We love him a lot though. Thank you. :)
Dan193 · 31-35, M
@lauriethecolourful Wow nice. Tha's even more awesome of you.