Shane talks about not fitting in places. Some of it is perception (he's thin-skinned). Some is social skills (lecturing instead of listening, not learning names). Some is Shane just belongs to a different crowd (there were lots of hunters and baseball fans at Scottsville Elementary).
But I think Shane's starting to feel like he fits in more with the youth group. He still can't tell me lots of names, but it's clear most people know his name!
I try to grill Shane on what happened when he hops in the car. He's told me he enjoyed playing "Body, body!" or that there was a kid who'd pushed him in school that showed up in group and looked embarrassed about it, etc.
It's been a positive experience.
There were two events this week: The normal Wednesday, and a "bonfire" Friday that moved inside due to rain.
Shane was playing Mario Kart when I came in to check on him. He's terrible, but he had a good attitude (very important for making other people enjoy playing with you!). If Mario Kart ever went on sale, I might pick it up for him to practice at home! My sibs and I all enjoyed Mario Kart.
When it was time to go, Shane hopped into a Twister game. After it was deadlocked between Shane and a girl for so long, I declared a tie. It was time to go!
I plan to make Shane stick with StudentLife all year, so he can be a veteran next year. I might double-dip and have him try the Youth Group at First Street Baptist, as well, but I'm mildly concerned he'd make comparisons out-loud and constantly! I'm hoping he'll get better at screening his opinions before voicing them as he matures, ha!
You are the BEST dad! Thank you for having him participate regularly in youth group. Well done!
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