... My son is in First grade and this year is the first time riding on the school bus. ... (4 replies)

... first grade I snapped each of my crayons in half because I liked the snapping sound. My mom said she wasn't buying me new ones until the next school year. ... (15 replies)

... When I started in grade 5 I was the fattest kid in school. ... (12 replies)

... Thank you for your thoughts, my son was held back in first grade, he is now in third grade- he just turned 10 in November. So far even though my sons are sheltered, they have lots of friends and we havent had any problems with meaness or bullies. I know they are quickly approaching the age where I will have to allow them to toughen up, but right now I am enjoying my sons... (62 replies)

... th and 7th grade was very hard for my son. He was teased a lot, called 'Flamingo' and a few kids said they were going to beat him up. ... (3 replies)