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Poliana Rocha Says Leonardo Helped Pull Son Zé Felipe Out of School in 7th Grade

In a RedeTV! interview, she links years of ADHD-related struggles to a pattern of early pickups that weakened his engagement.

Overview

  • Rocha says Leonardo routinely retrieved their son before dismissal after returning from shows, at times drawing attention at the school and prompting staff to release the boy early.
  • She reports that Zé Felipe left formal schooling in the seventh grade at about 14 years old after previously failing the fifth grade twice.
  • According to Rocha, he was diagnosed with severe ADHD at age six and received medication and therapy but still struggled to adapt to class routines.
  • She recounts sitting in on classes for a month and later hiring a private tutor who quit after three months, saying the student would not study.
  • Rocha says she still feels guilty about the decision, adds that her son does not regret leaving school, and no rebuttal from Leonardo or Zé appears in the coverage.