Got a phone call from my S15 school, teacher wanted to let me know that he hasn't been doing too well, uninterested in learning, clashing with some students and showing no remorse when confronted. The school is aware of what's happening in our family, the school counsellor has tried to speak with my son but he doesn't want to discuss anything. He said he will speak with his teachers so that they get a better understanding of where he is at and how they can best encourage him.
I haven't been contacting my wife but needed to let her know what happened, her first reaction was anger that the school don't call her, told her that she could call the school and let them know how she feels about it.
She began to explain that it's normal teenage behaviour then says "I know what your thinking, that this is due to the separation but it has nothing to do with it" yeah right! My son goes from being a great student where teachers would often say they love that he is in their class to this, exactly at the time she wants out of the marriage. Good thing I'm not expecting any rationale, might go crazy otherwise!
That was yesterday and my wife just came over to pick up my son for her fortnight, she doesn't normally come in but I normally say hello at the front door as I kiss and hug my son goodbye. I don't know why but I didn't want to go downstairs and see her today, trying to work out why I felt that way.... Is it fear? just so uncomfortable. If it is fear it can't be right.
