ca-bigsister,
He has a homework planner and the teacher and I sign it. However, because he doesn't have a 504 or IEP the teacher doesn't have to require he prove (he doesn't have to show the teacher) his work is done. Meaning he can check it off as done and not bring it home. I eventually find out about because the teacher indicates he has "late work." He has been getting much better lying less about homework and earning computer time as a reward. I just felt like we got set back last night. When bMom told him just not to do it, it undid so much of what I have been trying to instill in him. So frustrating! I know I shouldn't be surprised, it's just hard. He has such great potential.
I got him up at six this morning to study for his test and finish the life story time line the best we could. I expected him to refuse and throw a fit. He didn't, he sat there and put up with it. I wouldn't say it was a lot of effort but I will take what I can get.
I decided to pick my battles with the cw too. I like her but I get the impression that she would totally be ok with me just "babysitting" these kids. I guess I am just not content with providing the basics I feel like I should try and teach some life skills too!
JEN