Guest guest Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 I saw the story too. She has so much emotional stuff in her life . Losing her dad so young and then her brother. She is an inspiration. I wish there were places like STRIVE all over the US and other countries. Marcy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Anyone know the website? got a link? or can paste the story? Thanks. ________________________________________________________________________ Try Juno Platinum for Free! Then, only $9.95/month! Unlimited Internet Access with 1GB of Email Storage. Visit http://www.juno.com/value to sign up today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Yes, it was a cute story but included a line about how high school was the worst time of her life and that people called her "retard" - just reinforces my fears and makes me continue to wonder if inclusion in the later school years is all that it's cracked up to be. Kathy People Magazine... For your information, October 16, 2006 People Magazine included a story about a 27 years old lady with down's syndrome. A successful story about being on her own. Cute story. kk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 I noticed that too. And I too have reservations about inclusion in middle and high school. On the other hand, what were you called in middle and high school? The names I was called were just as hurtful as "retard" and things that I couldn't help. Kids that age are very hurtful and mean (seen the movie "Mean Girls"?). So, I'm not sure it is inclusion that doesn't work, it is putting all those mean kids together in one place! Maybe this is part of the inclusion experience, being called names in high school? ette --------- People Magazine... For your information, October 16, 2006 People Magazine included a story about a 27 years old lady with down's syndrome. A successful story about being on her own. Cute story. kk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 I wasn't called anything in high school or middle school. I wasn't part of the popular crowd, more of the solid middle section and people were not mean to me. Just because people were mean to you, or to others doesn't mean that it's ok for our kids. Not in my book. Kathy People Magazine... For your information, October 16, 2006 People Magazine included a story about a 27 years old lady with down's syndrome. A successful story about being on her own. Cute story. kk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 -I think it may just come down to asking the question, " Is this kind? Is this loving? Are you treating others the way you would want to be treated? " I do not think name-calling is acceptable behavior for anyone. Just because something is done or is expected by the vast majority of people in a given situation, does not make it right. Academics at the expense of character--definitely not worth it. (Just look at the news-ugh.) So, I second the mom who says, " not in my book! " --Becky-- In Down Syndrome Treatment , " Kathy " <kebis@...> wrote: > > I wasn't called anything in high school or middle school. I wasn't part of the popular crowd, more of the solid middle section and people were not mean to me. Just because people were mean to you, or to others doesn't mean that it's ok for our kids. Not in my book. > Kathy > > People Magazine... > > > For your information, > > October 16, 2006 People Magazine included a story about a 27 years old lady with down's syndrome. A successful story about being on her own. Cute story. > > kk > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 -I think it may just come down to asking the question, " Is this kind? Is this loving? Are you treating others the way you would want to be treated? " I do not think name-calling is acceptable behavior for anyone. Just because something is done or is expected by the vast majority of people in a given situation, does not make it right. Academics at the expense of character--definitely not worth it. (Just look at the news-ugh.) So, I second the mom who says, " not in my book! " --Becky-- In Down Syndrome Treatment , " Kathy " <kebis@...> wrote: > > I wasn't called anything in high school or middle school. I wasn't part of the popular crowd, more of the solid middle section and people were not mean to me. Just because people were mean to you, or to others doesn't mean that it's ok for our kids. Not in my book. > Kathy > > People Magazine... > > > For your information, > > October 16, 2006 People Magazine included a story about a 27 years old lady with down's syndrome. A successful story about being on her own. Cute story. > > kk > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 I was teased mercilessly in high school for about a year. I was a freshman and it was by senior girls. I guess the moral is, teasing can happen to anyone - whether you're disabled or not. However, times have changed and I think now if anyone teased either of my boys, I would take legal action. No one should be subjected to that. > > I wasn't called anything in high school or middle school. I wasn't part of the popular crowd, more of the solid middle section and people were not mean to me. Just because people were mean to you, or to others doesn't mean that it's ok for our kids. Not in my book. > Kathy > > People Magazine... > > > For your information, > > October 16, 2006 People Magazine included a story about a 27 years old lady with down's syndrome. A successful story about being on her own. Cute story. > > kk > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 I would really love to read this article and I searched People's website, but could not find it. The post said 10/16/06 issue, but it's only 10/10. Is that correct? Can someone tell me how to access it or post (cut and paste it) to this forum? Thank you. ________________________________________________________________________ Try Juno Platinum for Free! Then, only $9.95/month! Unlimited Internet Access with 1GB of Email Storage. Visit http://www.juno.com/value to sign up today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 It's the current issue on the newstands - I just bought it yesterday. Kathy Re: Re: People Magazine... I would really love to read this article and I searched People's website, but could not find it. The post said 10/16/06 issue, but it's only 10/10. Is that correct? Can someone tell me how to access it or post (cut and paste it) to this forum? Thank you. ________________________________________________________________________Try Juno Platinum for Free! Then, only $9.95/month!Unlimited Internet Access with 1GB of Email Storage.Visit http://www.juno.com/value to sign up today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 I feel the same.....I'm going to do something about it if Reece gets picked on. I didn't know it was possible to take legal action though. Maybe starting with the teacher and then the parents of the bullies. Judywillandjakesmom <lmlenke@...> wrote: I was teased mercilessly in high school for about a year. I was a freshman and it was by senior girls. I guess the moral is, teasing can happen to anyone - whether you're disabled or not. However, times have changed and I think now if anyone teased either of my boys, I would take legal action. No one should be subjected to that.>> I wasn't called anything in high school or middle school. I wasn't part of the popular crowd, more of the solid middle section and people were not mean to me. Just because people were mean to you, or to others doesn't mean that it's ok for our kids. Not in my book.> Kathy> > People Magazine...> > > For your information,> > October 16, 2006 People Magazine included a story about a 27 years old lady with down's syndrome. A successful story about being on her own. Cute story.> > kk> All-new - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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