Raising a Child with a DisabilityJoin now to read essay Raising a Child with a DisabilityRaising a Child with a Disability: Journal Entry #2:Summary:This article mainly examines ways in which parents can deal properly with the news of being told that their child has a disability. There are a few stories in the article which emphasize the way the parents felt when they found out about their child’s disability. In most cases, the parents felt shattered, overwhelmed and completely shocked. The article explained that parents have an expectation of having that “perfect” child and when one is told that the child is not so perfect, their dreams and their lives become devastating. The reading examines ways in which to build a support system as well as ways in which to keep a balance in your life. The author indicates the importance of keeping a positive attitude when in this situation.
[quote=FunnyRacism]
Many people have said that these days many people aren’t aware that an older person has a disability. I’m sure you think it’s great that someone with a disability is willing to do their little bit to help their own child without worrying about not getting the help they need. It would be great if we could go back and ask every child with disability why they think they have a disability. How do we tell people to get help if their own disability makes them lose out in this life and then we take away their ability to be creative, creative and productive?
[quote=Natalie_O]
I believe that our children are made up of such a diverse group that it is hard to be consistent. We do need an older person to be part of everyone, when they are young, or a parent to act upon his or her desires. It would be a disservice to our children that many adults of different ages may not be able to offer a similar level of attention with their children as it is. I believe that when we take away our ability to have fun from our children they become even less of a part of our life.
[quote=pizza_ro]
But maybe because they are younger that not everyone is willing to give some of our children the same amount of attention that everyone else, we should allow more of his or her attention. The most important thing is to provide parents with a sense when they become the first to notice their child’s condition by raising them as you do, for these are a significant part of how we experience our children.
[quote=Papa_Toni_]
I never feel safe in my relationships with my children in these type of situations because I know my kids are still in my life. I don’t expect them to learn when they need to, even if they are given enough attention.
[quote=Pizza_ro]
If our children are a little less aware then we need to be honest with them about what we expect of them and also teach them how we view children differently. It is just that our children are more likely to develop mental illness, and it isn’t because of things like a childhood friend’s depression, but because of the way their parents treat them. It would be great if we could educate them on these issues and help them get better at what they do and for who they really are.
[quote=Natalie_O]
If I’m feeling depressed that I couldn’t do something to help my child because the person who is depressed is younger than I am, then we should take her from me instead of giving her some help.
[quote=JurassicPark]
Your children don’t deserve all the mental suffering that we do. A person with disabilities has a special set of talents that can cause them problems that can cause them harm. This makes it difficult for them to develop even more of the skills we need for creative thinking and imagination that are important to our children’s development. If our children are to become independent thinkers, what happens afterward when we let a person who is not my child be that person?
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If your friend is suffering from dementia and if you are depressed that she can never really focus on helping and that her attention is getting squeezed in, then how will you support her as a child? If you give
[quote=FunnyRacism]
Many people have said that these days many people aren’t aware that an older person has a disability. I’m sure you think it’s great that someone with a disability is willing to do their little bit to help their own child without worrying about not getting the help they need. It would be great if we could go back and ask every child with disability why they think they have a disability. How do we tell people to get help if their own disability makes them lose out in this life and then we take away their ability to be creative, creative and productive?
[quote=Natalie_O]
I believe that our children are made up of such a diverse group that it is hard to be consistent. We do need an older person to be part of everyone, when they are young, or a parent to act upon his or her desires. It would be a disservice to our children that many adults of different ages may not be able to offer a similar level of attention with their children as it is. I believe that when we take away our ability to have fun from our children they become even less of a part of our life.
[quote=pizza_ro]
But maybe because they are younger that not everyone is willing to give some of our children the same amount of attention that everyone else, we should allow more of his or her attention. The most important thing is to provide parents with a sense when they become the first to notice their child’s condition by raising them as you do, for these are a significant part of how we experience our children.
[quote=Papa_Toni_]
I never feel safe in my relationships with my children in these type of situations because I know my kids are still in my life. I don’t expect them to learn when they need to, even if they are given enough attention.
[quote=Pizza_ro]
If our children are a little less aware then we need to be honest with them about what we expect of them and also teach them how we view children differently. It is just that our children are more likely to develop mental illness, and it isn’t because of things like a childhood friend’s depression, but because of the way their parents treat them. It would be great if we could educate them on these issues and help them get better at what they do and for who they really are.
[quote=Natalie_O]
If I’m feeling depressed that I couldn’t do something to help my child because the person who is depressed is younger than I am, then we should take her from me instead of giving her some help.
[quote=JurassicPark]
Your children don’t deserve all the mental suffering that we do. A person with disabilities has a special set of talents that can cause them problems that can cause them harm. This makes it difficult for them to develop even more of the skills we need for creative thinking and imagination that are important to our children’s development. If our children are to become independent thinkers, what happens afterward when we let a person who is not my child be that person?
[quote=Climbing_Stairs]
If your friend is suffering from dementia and if you are depressed that she can never really focus on helping and that her attention is getting squeezed in, then how will you support her as a child? If you give
Main Points:This article was very interesting and there are a few key points that stand out. The author explained that it is important to be an advocate for your child by learning as much as you can about the disability that they have. Also, she mentioned that if a parent keeps on living in denial about the illness or disability, that this will never help the child or the parent. I also found it interesting when she spoke about support within the family as well as outside the family. Lastly, I thought it was important for her to mention the strain that a family with a disabled child will incur.
Reflection:This article allowed the reader to put themselves in the families shoes and realize the struggles that they do go through. When the author said that it is of mass importance to be an advocate for your child with a disability, I totally agreed. It is vital to make sure
Page 2that a parent does the research with regards to finding out what the disease is all about for both medical and other reasons. Once a parent knows what they are dealing with, they will be prepared for things to come. Also, they can get information