Young filipino children adjusting to American Lifestyle

[PhilAmTx 14]

me and my 7 year old son got here in US last year May 2012,back in Philippines, he went to public school. from nursery to 1st grade he got 1st place.but when i got here i had a doubt that he will be having hard time ,he speak basic english and understand simple conversation but can hardly speak.he just answer yes or no,good ,bad .i knew he is good in english subject but only in written.that makes me worried on the first day of school last year september. we even notified the teacher,principal,bus driver and even canteen staff that if they have hard time to understand my son,they will just call us. first day was like i'm having heart attack wondering how was it or if he was crying or feel left out or having trouble understanding. it was terrible day for me . i kept asking him hows the school ,the only answer i get was "GOOD" . until i received the first report card, i was shocked because he got straight "A" and note from his teacher that he made a progress...been here for almost a year now, he never speak Filipino at home ,not at all..i talked to him in our language but answered me in english. he can communicate very well. and he correct me somtimes too. aww... no worries about it. they adjust easily than adults. the last report card i got this month, was still straight "A"s. i am so proud. but anyway,have to tell you this, i noticed their lesson here is far behind back then in Ph. when i checked my sons test papers they were like nursery lesson. our education is a lot better than here. thats what i can say.

[VirtualLee 12]

me and daughter came here last year Oct.2012 and so far she is adapting her new environment so far so good especially she got special needs, 1st month at school she struggles of course from drop off tantrums (cus she not use to get up super early and go to school) it's not just her who struggles but also me having a hard time waking her up, feeding her in the morning... so what I did i asked mom from the PI to send me some appetite enhancer multivitamins then during drop off at school i drop inside her classroom make her settle before disappearing, so everyday is a challenge for me. and last month had meeting with her SPED teachers and staff they said my child adapts very well and blends well with other kids, but needs to enhance her English more, she able to communicate her needs, wants and able to express herself and its a good thing. i tried talking to her in Filipino and she answer back in English =)

so I suggest get your boys as early as you can cuz kids easily adjust.