Guest guest Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 My daughter tends to befriend kids who are considered " different " by their classmates, also. She has had a number of friends who are in foster care, or tend to be a little anti-social. She says " Mom, they don't have any friends, so I'm gonna be their friend. " I think maybe our kids empathize with these other " outcasts. " Pat-Mom to Josh and Sara (17 yo and 14 yo, both AS) truegrittle <truegrittle@...> wrote: joined a church teen yough group & my son-in-law takes him every Sunday evening.My son-in-law is an elder there. Jon loves it. After the group last night Jon had a snack & went to bed. About an hour later he called for me & was crying. I sat on his bed & asked him what was wrong. He said he felt sorry for a girl named that was in his classroom at school. The others boys call her a slut & everything,she also cuts herself. He said he just got done praying for her & she was his friend. I was very proud of him & told him so. Take care,Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 My son thinks the coolest thing about his teacher is that he is color- blind. That, and the fact he says please and thank you, and doesn't yell at anyone. My child is so easy to please. Jackie On Nov 13, 2006, at 11:36 AM, PATRICIA MAIN wrote: > My daughter tends to befriend kids who are considered " different " > by their classmates, also. She has had a number of friends who are > in foster care, or tend to be a little anti-social. She says " Mom, > they don't have any friends, so I'm gonna be their friend. " > I think maybe our kids empathize with these other " outcasts. " > > Pat-Mom to Josh and Sara (17 yo and 14 yo, both AS) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 I think it's a good thing. Someone has to befriend them. Betty PATRICIA MAIN <mainpatr@...> wrote: My daughter tends to befriend kids who are considered " different " by their classmates, also. She has had a number of friends who are in foster care, or tend to be a little anti-social. She says " Mom, they don't have any friends, so I'm gonna be their friend. " I think maybe our kids empathize with these other " outcasts. " Pat-Mom to Josh and Sara (17 yo and 14 yo, both AS) truegrittle <truegrittle@...> wrote: joined a church teen yough group & my son-in-law takes him every Sunday evening.My son-in-law is an elder there. Jon loves it. After the group last night Jon had a snack & went to bed. About an hour later he called for me & was crying. I sat on his bed & asked him what was wrong. He said he felt sorry for a girl named that was in his classroom at school. The others boys call her a slut & everything,she also cuts herself. He said he just got done praying for her & she was his friend. I was very proud of him & told him so. Take care,Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Betty, Thanks so much for sharing! That is so special. I remember in 's special ed pre-school he'd help some of the other students that were much more " behind " than he was. It always amazed me to see how he could overcome any issues he had to help someone else with theirs. I am sorry that he had to witness what those kids called that girl. But at least he has a good heart and was able to " see " how wrong those other kid's behavior was. What a friend she will have! Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 That's wonderful!! > > joined a church teen yough group & my son-in-law takes him > every Sunday evening.My son-in-law is an elder there. Jon loves it. > After the group last night Jon had a snack & went to bed. About an > hour later he called for me & was crying. I sat on his bed & asked him > what was wrong. He said he felt sorry for a girl named that was > in his classroom at school. The others boys call her a slut & > everything,she also cuts herself. He said he just got done praying for > her & she was his friend. I was very proud of him & told him so. > Take care,Betty > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Thanks for sharing that story with us!!! My ds is almost 6 and in kindergarten. He does so well in his behavior he always gets a treasure chest treat....usually it is something for me. kim truegrittle <truegrittle@...> wrote: joined a church teen yough group & my son-in-law takes him every Sunday evening.My son-in-law is an elder there. Jon loves it. After the group last night Jon had a snack & went to bed. About an hour later he called for me & was crying. I sat on his bed & asked him what was wrong. He said he felt sorry for a girl named that was in his classroom at school. The others boys call her a slut & everything,she also cuts herself. He said he just got done praying for her & she was his friend. I was very proud of him & told him so. Take care,Betty --------------------------------- Everyone is raving about the all-new beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 That's sweet! Betty kim hibbs <seanhibbs0112@...> wrote: Thanks for sharing that story with us!!! My ds is almost 6 and in kindergarten. He does so well in his behavior he always gets a treasure chest treat....usually it is something for me. kim truegrittle <truegrittle@...> wrote: joined a church teen yough group & my son-in-law takes him every Sunday evening.My son-in-law is an elder there. Jon loves it. After the group last night Jon had a snack & went to bed. About an hour later he called for me & was crying. I sat on his bed & asked him what was wrong. He said he felt sorry for a girl named that was in his classroom at school. The others boys call her a slut & everything,she also cuts herself. He said he just got done praying for her & she was his friend. I was very proud of him & told him so. Take care,Betty --------------------------------- Everyone is raving about the all-new beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Thanks! I think so also. Betty heres2pyrs <heres2pyrs@...> wrote: That's wonderful!! > > joined a church teen yough group & my son-in-law takes him > every Sunday evening.My son-in-law is an elder there. Jon loves it. > After the group last night Jon had a snack & went to bed. About an > hour later he called for me & was crying. I sat on his bed & asked him > what was wrong. He said he felt sorry for a girl named that was > in his classroom at school. The others boys call her a slut & > everything,she also cuts herself. He said he just got done praying for > her & she was his friend. I was very proud of him & told him so. > Take care,Betty > --------------------------------- Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 He always had a kindness about him. Thanks,Betty Hall Melinda <mlndhall@...> wrote: Betty, Thanks so much for sharing! That is so special. I remember in 's special ed pre-school he'd help some of the other students that were much more " behind " than he was. It always amazed me to see how he could overcome any issues he had to help someone else with theirs. I am sorry that he had to witness what those kids called that girl. But at least he has a good heart and was able to " see " how wrong those other kid's behavior was. What a friend she will have! Melinda --------------------------------- Everyone is raving about the all-new beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 That is so cute Jackie. Take care,Betty Jackie Geipel <jackie@...> wrote: My son thinks the coolest thing about his teacher is that he is color- blind. That, and the fact he says please and thank you, and doesn't yell at anyone. My child is so easy to please. Jackie On Nov 13, 2006, at 11:36 AM, PATRICIA MAIN wrote: > My daughter tends to befriend kids who are considered " different " > by their classmates, also. She has had a number of friends who are > in foster care, or tend to be a little anti-social. She says " Mom, > they don't have any friends, so I'm gonna be their friend. " > I think maybe our kids empathize with these other " outcasts. " > > Pat-Mom to Josh and Sara (17 yo and 14 yo, both AS) --------------------------------- Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 How sweet of ! Roxanna ( ) Compassion... joined a church teen yough group & my son-in-law takes him every Sunday evening.My son-in-law is an elder there. Jon loves it. After the group last night Jon had a snack & went to bed. About an hour later he called for me & was crying. I sat on his bed & asked him what was wrong. He said he felt sorry for a girl named that was in his classroom at school. The others boys call her a slut & everything,she also cuts herself. He said he just got done praying for her & she was his friend. I was very proud of him & told him so. Take care,Betty ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.7/537 - Release Date: 11/17/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 My two are the opposite. They do not want to be around kids who have problems. They can't think past their own fears and feelings to deal with the other person's, though I try to emphasize that. I have a hard time right now with my 10 yo. He is in a classroom with another kid who is MR and he is terrified of that kid. He thinks he will catch it from him. He also gets frustrated when the other kid is having problems. My kid doesn't understand much about the other kids needs. I think he has a hard enough time dealing with " typical " kids than trying to understand kids with more problems. It's been a stressful school year so far because of this situation. Roxanna Re: ( ) Compassion... My daughter tends to befriend kids who are considered " different " by their classmates, also. She has had a number of friends who are in foster care, or tend to be a little anti-social. She says " Mom, they don't have any friends, so I'm gonna be their friend. " I think maybe our kids empathize with these other " outcasts. " Pat-Mom to Josh and Sara (17 yo and 14 yo, both AS) truegrittle <truegrittle@...> wrote: joined a church teen yough group & my son-in-law takes him every Sunday evening.My son-in-law is an elder there. Jon loves it. After the group last night Jon had a snack & went to bed. About an hour later he called for me & was crying. I sat on his bed & asked him what was wrong. He said he felt sorry for a girl named that was in his classroom at school. The others boys call her a slut & everything,she also cuts herself. He said he just got done praying for her & she was his friend. I was very proud of him & told him so. Take care,Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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