5th grade boy giving up

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I teach a 5th grade boy who refuses to do any work and has done so for the entire school year. He seems depressed and although the social worker in our school has been made known of his situation she says she’s notified the proper authorities and they say there is little they can do (there is a very violent step-father in the picture). The mother says she doesn’t have the money to leave this man. I was able to visit with this boy and when I told him I could see he is hurting and how I cared with tears in his eyes he told me, “no one cares, no one”. Would you please pray for him. His name is Camron.

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Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning is now ever shall be world without end
Amen.

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy, hear and answer me. Amen

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Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury
of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with
great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will,
which is Love and Mercy itself. Amen.
 
My heart aches for this little boy. I so wish I could do something. I will be praying hard for him.
 
I see so much of this sort of thing in my own school. I will pray for him…
 
I too have witnessed this type of thing with kids. It is so very awful to be close to a child and yet not be able to do anything about it. I don’t know what state you live in, but there are places that do help mothers in this type of situation.

If you see that the boy is ever physically abused, I am sure you know that you are federally mandated to report it. Even if child services can’t do anything, it is good to have this documented. Also document his behavior and any statements he makes. I am not allowed to ask “probing questions,” but if I hear a statement, that is different.

If this is a Christian school, tell him that you love and care about him, and you pray for him constantly, and that you care. If it is a public school, I myself would still come close to the line and tell him that you care about him a great deal and that he matters to you. Keep the social workers informed. I am not a social worker, but I have instituted several referrals to child services.
Bless you for caring so much. I will include him in my prayers.
 
This breaks my heart…Lord Jesus have mercy on us! St. Joseph pray to God for us!
 
Mother Teresa said the greatest poverty is that of being unloved, that it’s actually worse than being without food.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
Amen. :angel1:
 
Poor child. Such cases are unfortunately all too many in these days, when notions of fatherhood have been sadly degraded. He and his family are in my prayers. :gopray2:
 
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother. To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
 
mlz said:
I teach a 5th grade boy who refuses to do any work and has done so for the entire school year. He seems depressed and although the social worker in our school has been made known of his situation she says she’s notified the proper authorities and they say there is little they can do (there is a very violent step-father in the picture). The mother says she doesn’t have the money to leave this man. I was able to visit with this boy and when I told him I could see he is hurting and how I cared with tears in his eyes he told me, “no one cares, no one”. Would you please pray for him. His name is Camron.

Thank you,
mlz
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Ask the Mother if she could move back to her parents’ home. She has to be made to see that she is ruining that boy’s life. Second choice, ask her if the little boy could stay with you for awhile. Third choice, get some of the men of the parish to have a private meeting with that bully and teach him what they do to bullies.

Linus2nd
 
Over my teaching career I saw students give up but never one this young, what a tragedy. I will gladly pray for Camron and for you to able to find a way to inspire him.

Memorare

REMEMBER, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
 
You have such a difficult job! God bless you for the gentle and caring heart He’s given you.

I don’t know the laws in your state, but perhaps you can try and work with the boy’s mother - even meet her for coffee or lunch, and try and steer her to either private or public services. If she is unwilling, maybe there are programs or mentoring available for the child that will take him out of the home and put him in contact with caring adults and other youth.

Does your parish have a “youth director” or “youth minister”? Perhaps they will have some suggestions/options for you to bring to the mother.

I will pray for this child and his family.
 
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother. To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
 
Eternal God , in whom mercy is endless,
and the treasury of compassion inexhastible ,
look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us ,
that in difficult moments we might not despair
nor become despondent , but with great confidence ,
submit ourselves to Your Holy Will ,
which is love and mercy itself . Amen

Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
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