thevoicewithinme
09-06-08, 15:04
Well guess after my being on a high for a few days it's back to reality for me.
For the first time in three weeks, I managed to take my boys to school this morning (my older son has been doing it for me lately) with the help of my sister-in-law, as I cannot go out on my own.
My boys were, about ten minutes late for school, nothing drastic, and I have explained to the school before that as I am an agoraphobic and suffer with panic attacks, sometimes it takes me more than one attempt to get them there, but in my eyes, and the school did agree with me, it's better them being late than not going!!! However....this morning was a different story.
On my arrival at the school, I took the boys aged 6 and 5 (my 10 year old made his own way there) to their respective classrooms...then I went into the school office to pay milk money etc, to be told that if the children carry on being late, then the Education Welfare Officer will be looking into it :weep: I tried explaining, yet again, about my condition but this time was not met with any sympathy and am now worrying myself sick as to what the Education Welfare Officer can do?? My sister-in-law says, that it would be a possible fine if they continue being late, and also a visit to the education offices, which I really really don't want. I am such a catch 22 situation, if I don't take them cos of my panic..then I am in trouble for that...if I take them and they are late...I am again in trouble. Some mornings I have had to have three attempts to get them there..but have done it. I cannot walk to the school so have to drive, and to be honest if I am driving, with my kids in the car and having a panic attack...I would think it unsafe...so in my eyes..it's better that they are late...and the panic is managable..if that makes sense.
Sorry if I am waffling on..am confusing myself. So much going round in my head and trying to get it out on here so that if makes sense.
Please can someone tell me what the worst the Education Welfare Officer can do please??
Kaz
For the first time in three weeks, I managed to take my boys to school this morning (my older son has been doing it for me lately) with the help of my sister-in-law, as I cannot go out on my own.
My boys were, about ten minutes late for school, nothing drastic, and I have explained to the school before that as I am an agoraphobic and suffer with panic attacks, sometimes it takes me more than one attempt to get them there, but in my eyes, and the school did agree with me, it's better them being late than not going!!! However....this morning was a different story.
On my arrival at the school, I took the boys aged 6 and 5 (my 10 year old made his own way there) to their respective classrooms...then I went into the school office to pay milk money etc, to be told that if the children carry on being late, then the Education Welfare Officer will be looking into it :weep: I tried explaining, yet again, about my condition but this time was not met with any sympathy and am now worrying myself sick as to what the Education Welfare Officer can do?? My sister-in-law says, that it would be a possible fine if they continue being late, and also a visit to the education offices, which I really really don't want. I am such a catch 22 situation, if I don't take them cos of my panic..then I am in trouble for that...if I take them and they are late...I am again in trouble. Some mornings I have had to have three attempts to get them there..but have done it. I cannot walk to the school so have to drive, and to be honest if I am driving, with my kids in the car and having a panic attack...I would think it unsafe...so in my eyes..it's better that they are late...and the panic is managable..if that makes sense.
Sorry if I am waffling on..am confusing myself. So much going round in my head and trying to get it out on here so that if makes sense.
Please can someone tell me what the worst the Education Welfare Officer can do please??
Kaz