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Celebrity agony aunt Helen Lederer gives you her heartfelt advice every week
As someone who has been a social worker, mother, wife and divorcee I have been around the block a few times. I’m humbled to answer your questions and feel that if a problem can be shared it can be halved – at the very least.
Out of school activities will build confidence so he can tackle challenges in school more easily
and let’s hope that there are positive results from this. I do understand that you want to get in there and talk to the boy, but you are correct in not doing so, particularly at this heightened stage.
Where you can help is outside school. Your grandson needs to know that he is loved and special. Also, he could do with some outside activities that will build his confidence in a different setting. How about football, gym or cubs? Maybe acting will bring him out of his shell – look at Stagecoach. WWW.STAGECOACH.CO.UK
As he gains confidence, hopefully he will be better placed to tackle any challenges from his peers. But it’s also essential to monitor the measures the school puts in place and encourage your daughter to work with the school closely. If the situation does not change swiftly, it’s essential that you seek advice from other appropriate agencies. Good luck!
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