Friday, 20 July 2012

Ignorance is bliss?!?!?

I have to admit since summer vacation has started my son almost seems like a whole new kid. I'm assuming it's because he has more freedom's then he would during the school year. Sleeping in, the change of pace of school work and and just a general, one day at a time lazy day out look.

I did notice that yesterday after not getting much sleep the night before, when he started to loose at a game he was playing with the daycare kids melt down city was his destination. I was able to cut it off before the situation escalated.

I do have to say though that I recently had a conversation with a family member in regards to what has been going on with my son and have now realized that I will forever being facing ignorant people. People who believe that these children are a result of *today's society*, you know where kids are basically spoiled little brats (or at least my kid is (their words, not mine) and there is really nothing wrong with them that a little discipline wouldn't fix.

Not only was I insulted that parenting was called into question by someone who really doesn't have much a leg to stand on, but my heart also broke for my son as I realized he will continue to face this attitude by many through the years.

As a parent of a beautiful little boy who is wired a little differently, I beg of you to please refrain from judging the next time you see a child from this perspective. The reality is you just never know. These are bright, caring, loving children who deserve just as much love and respect as the next child.

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