No, chances are good she won't. However, you're going to help this kid in school so he graduates one day and gets a decent job. Will the kid remember all you did for him? Maybe not. I speak from experience. But by golly, you will help him in his time of need. Forget what the BM says, you're doing it for the boy and your husband. Good for you taking the time for this kid. As a 4th grade teacher a gabillion years ago, math and reading can be rough subjects for boys. Work with him and continue showing an interest in what he does. I really applaud you. BM won't, but she doesn't count in this issue. The teacher and other parents look at you as his saving grace. Remember that....you're this kid's saving grace.

i have a third grade SS that is struggling and behind in reading. it IS a challenge, to say the least. in the end, ok maybe not the end, but when you see the improvement, it is so worth the time and efforts. these kids here have MAP tests, which do your basic subjects 2 times a year. when i got SS's scores for the first time this year and compared them to last year, i burst into tears he really did improve. in our case, BM can't really help, even though she wants to. English is her second language and she doesn't have a very good grasp of it to help teach someone else. deep down, someday, your SS will realize what a great thing you have done for him, i'm sure of it.

It may be all the BM can do to refrain from feeling resentful that you are involved at all, for a variety of reasons. Silence is sometimes the most welcome response from our BM. Your SS is lucky to have you around.