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MichelleMc(pink!) (867.9 days ago)
It sounds like you did/are doing a great job with this situation. Huge kudos to you for teaching your son kindness and compassion toward others! :)

pc (868.1 days ago)
Explain how God made her special, and she learns a little slower than he does. Explain that bc she is special he should help her more and make sure to stand up for her when other people tease her. You can explain how difficult it must be for her to not to be able to talk like him like all her friends do. Explain to him that she is just like him and all of his friends, and he should treat her the same way he treats all of his other friends - if not more.

nutnut (868.1 days ago)
it is a good poll. and youre a really good mom, so your son will likely be a compassionate man one day. =)

kylaleigh (868.1 days ago)
I didnt grow up having any developmental delays or anything but I was an only child and my mother and I were VERY poor. I was made fun of about the clothes I wore, where I lived.... things like that. I remember feeling so ashamed of the way we lived. I remember crying so much when I had to get glasses in 4th grade because now it was just something else to be made fun of. I will not have ANY of my 3 boys being a bully or being inconsiderate. I want them to know that God has created everyone different and we have to understand that. So I guess for me it goes past more then just the girl across the street. I want my sons to be compassionate young men. After I read your responses yesterday to this poll we had a long talk. I think I really got through to him. It`s so awesome to have positive feedback from you ladies :) I love a poll that makes you really think about things. Thanks for your understanding and your lovely advice ladies.

nutnut (868.1 days ago)
my daughter has disabilities. and honestly im glad you are wanting and trying to explain diversity to your children, as some parents dont and wont. so good for you! =) I usually try to explain things to kids when they ask why my daughter talks funny like this...i usually start by telling them everyone is different, and everyone has something they are really really good at, and something they have a hard time with. so ill ask who can tie their shoes? who can do a handstand? or somethign along those lines, usually half the kids cant do what im asking, and ill say, well Jor (my daughter) can tie her shoes, and can do a handstand, but she cant talk like you or you bc its hard for her, but she is trying really hard to get better. usually just with a small comparassion or example it clicks. i usually dont yell at them i usually just try to be on their level and explain. most of the kids understand it and are good with her, but there are a few who arent. that`s life and unfortunatly i cant go around correcting everything other parents leave out of life lessons with their children. i think so long as you explain and not yell, talk and not punish you open up an opportunity with your child for many teaching moments. you teach them compassion, and understanding, by not yelling at them and by taking the time to explain to them. you teach them tolerance and about diversity, and about challenges others have, that they may not, and about their own challenges as well. i think you handled it well. and its refreshing to see a parent attempt to explain things to their children.



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