Read on: viewtopic.php?f=42&t=20424Scotian2012 wrote: Any first-hand recommendations?
Easier to use that topic to discuss that particular school ...
Read on: viewtopic.php?f=42&t=20424Scotian2012 wrote: Any first-hand recommendations?
You could contact Terry at hua hin fishing lodge (a sponsor here). He moved his 2 lads there from Yamsaard and they seem to be very happy there - I'm sure Terry will give you the lowdown.Scotian2012 wrote:Regarding this new school Halio, i notice that it is not accredited as an elementary school but rather has language school status.
What is the downside of that in terms of further education in Thailand, is a qualification from the school recognised? I do note that a US diploma is given at graduation.
It is more expensive than Somtawin or Yamsaard at 3 terms of 50K, but the location is very good for me.
Any first-hand recommendations?
As Buksi has saidbarrys wrote:You could contact Terry at hua hin fishing lodge (a sponsor here). He moved his 2 lads there from Yamsaard and they seem to be very happy there - I'm sure Terry will give you the lowdown.Scotian2012 wrote:Regarding this new school Halio, i notice that it is not accredited as an elementary school but rather has language school status.
What is the downside of that in terms of further education in Thailand, is a qualification from the school recognised? I do note that a US diploma is given at graduation.
It is more expensive than Somtawin or Yamsaard at 3 terms of 50K, but the location is very good for me.
Any first-hand recommendations?
MrPlum wrote:Around 13 children can transform (almost overnight) from joy to nightmare. The reasons are complex and if anyone knows, I'm all ears. Children want to belong or they may be rebelling against too strict upbringings. They may be emerging from child to young adult and influenced by trash culture, computer games and appeals to their baser instincts, which drawn them into a change of behaviour. How can a parent compete? Then there are perceived attractions, such as 'glamorous' or more interesting Katoeys. Mustn't forget the usual suspect... problems at home.
On TV they are taught that slapping each other around the head is normal. You see 10 year olds tearing around on motosis, with no helmets. Or absent fathers doing pretty much whatever they want. It's tough being a single mother. They have little authority over young men.
Asking a teacher to compensate for all this doesn't seem realistic. On the other hand if there are some schools which have better behaved pupils, is it because they come from wealthier, more stable families and/or is it because the school enforces discipline?
Does anyone have experience of drawing a child away from the brink? What about some of the teachers who post on here. Do you find yourself acting as surrogate parents?