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<blockquote data-quote="Andy" data-source="post: 372934" data-attributes="member: 5096"><p>It does hurt to hear the words "Mental Problems". That phrase sounds so disrespectful and sterotyping. If it is the same friend being so open about placing your child in that box, then I would talk to her especially if what she said is ever in earshot of your 10 year old. Maybe something like, "Please do not refer to my child as having mental problems. It is very hurtful and gives others a negative view of my child. It is very important that people treat difficult child like they would every other 10 year old."</p><p> </p><p>You may want to let up in venting to her about your difficult child's struggles but make sure you share the good things about difficult child to her. You are correct that no matter what you know about a child, you NEVER judge that child or place a lable. A true friend will understand the venting and help uphold the wonderful qualities your child has. She would focus on the good things to bring to light to you. Her response to the Legoland situation would have been, "Your difficult child did a great job in waiting and watching you work with the 3 year old!" </p><p> </p><p>This forum is great because we do know that every child is special and wonderful somewhere under those horrid moments they display from time to time. Even those kids who seem to keep you on edge 24/7, we know have cool personalities just fighting to get out. We truly understand the bad days without the judging.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Andy, post: 372934, member: 5096"] It does hurt to hear the words "Mental Problems". That phrase sounds so disrespectful and sterotyping. If it is the same friend being so open about placing your child in that box, then I would talk to her especially if what she said is ever in earshot of your 10 year old. Maybe something like, "Please do not refer to my child as having mental problems. It is very hurtful and gives others a negative view of my child. It is very important that people treat difficult child like they would every other 10 year old." You may want to let up in venting to her about your difficult child's struggles but make sure you share the good things about difficult child to her. You are correct that no matter what you know about a child, you NEVER judge that child or place a lable. A true friend will understand the venting and help uphold the wonderful qualities your child has. She would focus on the good things to bring to light to you. Her response to the Legoland situation would have been, "Your difficult child did a great job in waiting and watching you work with the 3 year old!" This forum is great because we do know that every child is special and wonderful somewhere under those horrid moments they display from time to time. Even those kids who seem to keep you on edge 24/7, we know have cool personalities just fighting to get out. We truly understand the bad days without the judging. [/QUOTE]
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