tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400596473404565623.post6274028051274013561..comments2023-06-11T07:11:31.602-04:00Comments on A Snowball's Chance In...: Mommy's alright, Daddy's alright, they just seem a little weird...Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07900746787671291548noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400596473404565623.post-814930459240620312007-09-13T22:55:00.000-04:002007-09-13T22:55:00.000-04:00Great song lyrics--I am sure this is what my kids ...Great song lyrics--I am sure this is what my kids think of their parents. It is certainly what I have thought of mine from time to time! Of course I now have them stuck in my head, but I was getting a little tired of "The Night the Lights went out in Georgia" so I guess it is ok!<BR/><BR/>RC is wise, it is true how in our society, you have to all be the same. Take standardized tests these days. The government seriously thinks that if you teach every kid the same thing on the same day, all students should have the same scores at the end of the year. Thing is that there is a lot of blame placed on the teachers if they don't. They shouldn't really. It is like saying that if you feed everyone the same amount of the identical food we would all be the same shape and size. (I guess I would buy into it if I could have all the ice cream I wanted and still be 125 lbs.)<BR/><BR/>There is a really funny high school football analogy to the NCLB that floated around e-mail a while back, don't know if you have seen it as it might not be relevant if you don't have kids in school or a spouse who is a teacher.<BR/><BR/>I think you should do all you can for your daughter, because you love her, but if there is any one thing I have learned, as a mom, along the way it is to ALWAYS trust your instincts--go with your gut--your heart will always lead you in the right direction. You'll know the right thing to do for TYFO simply because you are her mother. It may be cliche, but I believe it is true.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04503536366500859750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400596473404565623.post-50235396528113190122007-09-13T22:17:00.000-04:002007-09-13T22:17:00.000-04:00BTW - I LOVE Gary Larson comics. That's one of m...BTW - I LOVE Gary Larson comics. That's one of my personal favorites.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400596473404565623.post-58314546866396218932007-09-13T14:54:00.000-04:002007-09-13T14:54:00.000-04:00I wish you all the luck in the world. I agree with...I wish you all the luck in the world. I agree with all the above. She's only four. She's an individual. She's unique. And she's lucky to have you and Ray protecting her right to be who she is.<BR/><BR/>Mya xMyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14106690738320651376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400596473404565623.post-68186501102810883892007-09-13T12:52:00.000-04:002007-09-13T12:52:00.000-04:00Computer ate my comment again. Anyway, what RC sa...Computer ate my comment again. Anyway, what RC said. I second that.<BR/><BR/>I wonder what label that school psychologist would give a two year old that doesn't share her toys?<BR/><BR/>I don't believe there's been a rise in ASD. I think people are just too quick to label.Bellevelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12337156016560241049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400596473404565623.post-61622218430426121702007-09-13T10:08:00.000-04:002007-09-13T10:08:00.000-04:00SOunds like your visit to the doc was filled with ...SOunds like your visit to the doc was filled with hope. Let's hope that continues!<BR/>Mikewww.ayewonder.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00117421315746830053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400596473404565623.post-56660474702349776312007-09-13T09:44:00.000-04:002007-09-13T09:44:00.000-04:00In my experience with school psychologists, and tr...In my experience with school psychologists, and trust me I've delt with quite a few. I could go on and on about different diagnosis I've been given regarding my child, from ADD to bi polar. When they can't come up with a reason your child does not fit the "cookie cutter" mold they must label them.<BR/>Labels can be debilitating, especially to children, just ask Kari. <BR/>You are doing the right thing by getting the advise from different professionals and having her independently tested. Just remember that you & Ray have the final decision on how TFYO gets handled. Do not let anyone bully you into anything you feel uncomfortable with. Which by the way I'm pretty sure you won't.<BR/>As you can tell this is a very sore subject with me. Hang in there kid. TFYO is a brilliant and gifted person who will only get more brilliant with the support of her wonderful parents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400596473404565623.post-84417601437312260332007-09-13T08:28:00.000-04:002007-09-13T08:28:00.000-04:00I'm going to make a huge effort not to write a boo...I'm going to make a huge effort not to write a book here, but I may end up emailing you anyway. These are just my observations with three kids in the school system and only one of them never really having any issues.<BR/><BR/>There is absolutely no room allowed anymore for individuality, either in the school system or in a "kid's" society. It's ironic that as parents have gotten more freedom to be themselves (gay, tattooed, dredlocked, any kind of counterculture) kids have gotten more and more pigeonholed. We encourage them to be creative and individual and develop their own strengths and then they get to school and are docked if they don't fit in perfectly immediately. <BR/><BR/>I have several friends who had someone in authority in pre-school tell them their kid had some form of autism. And it wasn't true once. I'm not saying it couldn't have been true, but it wasn't. Such a rush to label, such a need to define something that may be as indefinable as a strong personality.<BR/><BR/>I'll stop now. This whole situation really fires me up. You know your child better than anyone. Follow your gut. Do the testing you feel comfortable with and don't let them make you crazy. Hang in there.the rotten correspondenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02704525054720181936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400596473404565623.post-46734112197142822782007-09-13T07:21:00.000-04:002007-09-13T07:21:00.000-04:00Ooo forgot to say.I would also be ticked off at th...Ooo forgot to say.<BR/><BR/>I would also be ticked off at the psychologist not talking to K's teachers.<BR/><BR/>It seems ridiculous and extremely dismissive of him/her.<BR/><BR/>7 hours in one day is not enough to make a judgment this important on.<BR/><BR/>Keep your chin up and follow your instincts. You know K better than anyone.Jo Beaufoixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957369658590225971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400596473404565623.post-92171364744313746412007-09-13T07:18:00.000-04:002007-09-13T07:18:00.000-04:00Wishing you all the luck in the world hon.As for K...Wishing you all the luck in the world hon.<BR/><BR/>As for K being a genius, I'm hardly surprised, I mean look at her parents.:-)<BR/><BR/>Hope K copes well with all these tests and I'm sure you're right about the labelling.<BR/>Sometimes it seems easier to label than just wait and see.<BR/>She's four for Christ's sake.<BR/>How many four year olds have well honed social skills?<BR/><BR/>Hope you're feeling ok sweetie and not too queasy.<BR/><BR/>Big hugs for you and Ray and K.Jo Beaufoixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957369658590225971noreply@blogger.com