How old is the child? What gender? What about the Home situation? What is the ethnicity? All these things can play a role in how to answer this child and what you could do about it.

Maybe I should have put her in another KDG class, maybe it was just the teacher.

She hated all her years of school except first grade. She is out of high school 1 1/2 years. She is now 19 and enrolled in college. I hope she likes it.

I hope that helps you a little.

I suggest asking him/her to stay after class one day (if that class is the last of the day), or ask him/her to stop by after school if (s)he has a moment. Ask him/her what is going on. See if (s)he will tell you! Ask if there is anything you can do. Offer advice, an ear if they want to rant/vent, and possible options for them. Tell them you can help them see a counselor or something along those lines, etc.

Just do whatever you can for them. Be sympathetic and caring. Be understanding and tell them about a similar feeling you have had, etc. (if you have (be truthful)).

Good luck! I’m sure you will be able to help him/her!

My first instinct would be to make them laugh.