<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
They just started "mainstreaming" some retarded kid at my son's school and now the whole class has to cater to this kid. He's slowing down all the normal kids, which I resent on behalf of my (also normal) son.
<|assistant|>
It can be hard to watch your child feel left out or frustrated when they're surrounded by their peers. Mainstreaming can be challenging for the whole class as it introduces variables that weren't previously present. It sounds like you and your son may benefit from meeting with a teacher to discuss some strategies and options to help your son feel included, safe and stimulated in the classroom. This can involve adapting tasks so that the slower progress of the slower student is taken into account while allowing the normal flow of the class to continue for the other children. There are also additional support services provided by some school systems which may be available to you and your son.