What to do.

Well, the classroom is pretty much ready. Now to get myself mentally ready. I plan on doing some of that this weekend.

I have a little dilemma. Becca has a really close "boy" friend. She was asked to go over and play, but she said that she was too tired. She has been working really hard in my classroom, but after questioning her, I think it is more than that. Becca has started puberty. Just beginning, but it is there. I think she is feeling a little uncomfortable around boys. I get it and I know it is natural. The dilemma is this, when I cancelled the playdate, telling them Becca was tired, I think the boy was hurt. He is a couple of years older than her, so I thought he might understand the "girl" thing, but I am not so sure. How do I tell the parents of the boy why Becca doesn't want to "play" so much anymore? When they play, it is pretend or things that don't interest her so much. It doesn't have anything to do with the boy other than the fact that he is a boy. Any suggestions? I don't want her to be forced into doing something she feels uncomfortable doing. She said to me, "Mom, if they are going to be mad then I will go". I did not give in to the possible anger of someone else. I didn't want her to be laden with the guilt. Goodness knows, I know all about that.

Anyway, if anybody has any suggestions, let me know. Today is my last day of summer and I have lots to do. I can't post as much during the school year, but I am going to do my best to stay in touch.

TTFN