Hi everyone. I don’t really know where to start. I’m a single mom with a six-year-old son. His dad left when he was only one, so it’s truthfully always been just myself raising him.

He flourished in his kindergarten class. He loved going to school and all of the activities he did in that grade. But ever since he started first grade, he absolutely hates school. While he used to love doing homework in kindergarten, he gets so angry when I try to get him to do his homework now. I don’t know what shifted in him — but his homework is quite a bit harder than it was before.

After sitting down to help him with his homework for countless nights, I’ve realized that he may have a learning disability that’s making him frustrated and upset. I feel terrible for him. I’m not sure what to do. I spoke with his teacher, who agreed that he likely has a learning disability. She recommended talking to a doctor about putting him on medication for it. I don’t want to give my young son medication. His brain is still developing, so I really don’t see how giving him medication would be beneficial for him long term. Has anyone else been in my position? I feel lost and really want to do the right thing for my little dude.