Child in Perpetual Motion

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is CP?

If the teacher doesn't think it bothers anyone, she won't address it.

Age 6 sounds a little old to be doing this, however. Isn't it better, for the child's sake (gasp!) that this be addressed sooner rather than later? Maybe it is nothing, and that is fine, but isn't it better to know? Or is it better to be blissfully ignorant and wait for teachers to tell you it is worse than it had to be, had it been addressed much earlier? The answer is pretty obvious.

Are PP's happier living under a rock? THAT is indeed the "MESS"!

OP, why do you think it ISN'T being addressed? In my experience, if there is ANYTHING of concern it will be immediately noted by a child's teacher. For all you know the child could have an IEP and have been going to OT or other therapy weekly for years. It's not your place as a non-professional to glance around your kid's room when you happen to drop by and give the teacher a list of kids you think they might want to check out. Chances are the teacher and the parents are on top of it if there's anything to be on top of. And excitement or bouncing in a 6 year old doesn't necessarily sound like it's a disorder. Some children are just joyful. They're like children that way.

[Anonymous]

Wow, OP, that "mess" comment really got under your skin, didn't it? You've mentioned it twice (once in CAPS). Too close to the truth?

[Anonymous]

Seriously OP - you haven't yet addressed why you care. Is this child hurting your child or hampering his/her development in any way? Is your child scared of the other child? Are you scared of the other child? Do you witness the other child hurting herself or others? If none of this is happening, then know you are treading on thin ice by approaching the child's parents. (As the mother of two kids, both with special needs, I'd be extremely offended if another parent approached me just to point out that my kid is acting out of the norm when he/she isn't actually hurting anyone.) Don't assume that nothing is being done - if it's causing issues then approach the teacher about it. Otherwise, accept it and move on. If there is more to the story, then please share when you ask again for advice.

[Anonymous]

If you're so curious about things like other people's children, why don't you google "CP" and figure out what that could be. And you have NO idea whether the parents are "addressing" this "issue" with their DD. Perhaps they are. You've yet to express any specific concern about the impact of this child on anyone else so that's why you sound off.

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I vividly remember my best friend in first grade (6 years old) eating candy EVERY SINGLE MORNING. So did my younger cousin. Coincidentally, both were spazzes.

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I have a child in perpetual motion. She is healthy, intelligent and lovely, she just has a lot of energy. As much as it exhausts me, I love that bubbly, happy and excited quality in her and am so thankful she's not sedentary and dull.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is CP?

If the teacher doesn't think it bothers anyone, she won't address it.

Age 6 sounds a little old to be doing this, however. Isn't it better, for the child's sake (gasp!) that this be addressed sooner rather than later? Maybe it is nothing, and that is fine, but isn't it better to know? Or is it better to be blissfully ignorant and wait for teachers to tell you it is worse than it had to be, had it been addressed much earlier? The answer is pretty obvious.

Are PP's happier living under a rock? THAT is indeed the "MESS"!

Mom of active 3yo here and I totally don't understand your second post. Your first post seemed curious, like "wow, what an active/bouncy kid. Is there something behavioral behind this?" Your second post seems to assume that something needs to be addressed and that YOU should be informed of what the issue is with the child (not your own child) and what they are doing to address it. If you aren't the child's parents and her condition isn't a)dangerous to your child or b)contagious why on earth would they notify you about another child's behavior issues? And even crazier to assume that the parents are blissfully ignorant. For all you know, this kid is in therapy or on medicine to address something.

I really hope one day that your child does something and that another parent requests a teacher/non-parent conference about it and that the school is more than happy to tell a perfect stranger all about your family and your DC's issues. Would serve you right and hopefully you'll see how inappropriate your questions are.

[Anonymous]

Very well said, PP. I would have not had the ability to be anywhere near as diplomatic in addressing the OP directly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A mess? You sound rather dramatic, PP. Get some help and stop being so defensive.

OP here. I ask because the child is 6, not a baby. So the ones that are defensive must have a reason, clearly. Maybe you could be productive in your responses so the child can get the help she needs? What a concept.

I have a 7yo who won't stop moving around when people visit (especially around the adults). It's fine. It's no big deal. Some kids just get excited and energetic when others are around. I hate to make the comparison, but I once had a dog like this as well! As soon as people would leave, my dog would just pass out.

[Anonymous]

23:45 - OP here. My point exactly. Without going into detail, the parents have not addressed prior issues, in spite of admitting they are aware of them. Not every parent is aware of everything involving their own children. Apparently, I am on the "perfect moms board" or perhaps "the deflection board". I ask a question, and respondents spin it to make it about me (the poster), even though you yourself know the issue should and likely needs to be addressed for the ultimate well being of the child.

PP, what exactly kind of voodoo are you wishing on me for asking a question? Funny! So it is better that no one bring anything up and this child possibly never get the proper care they need? So I am damned if I do and damned if I don't according to you? I am waiting for more name calling, as that is probably the least appropriate response there could be for an innocent question. But by all means, expect me to not address it; or you should inflate it if I do. I suppose I forgot where I am.

I do happen to know that the kids in the family have (at least) sensory issues. Knowing the family, yes I am looking out for the child's welfare. Would it make you feel better if I simply called DSS directly? At least then the child would get proper attention and professional analysis; even if there is nothing wrong.

Clearly, I hit a nerve with some rather lazy parents. In the meantime go ahead, pretend you know me. Though it doesn't serve you very well. Least of all, an innocent child who clearly needs help.

[Anonymous]

Go for it, OP. Last time I checked DSS was incredibly concerned with sensory processing.

[Anonymous]

OP, YOU are a mess. It's been a few days now since your original post. What have you done to address the "problem"? Or are you just concerned with defending yourself. Please spend your time on something more productive.
Have a good day.

[Anonymous]

OP, I still don't understand what makes you SO worried about this child.

[Anonymous]

OP. What do you want us to do about this? You seem to have all the knowledge of the child's history. Why don't you do something and let us know what the solution was? That would be productive and informative. It seems like you are just judging the parents for your own gratification. But maybe that's just how you roll.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:23:45 - OP here. My point exactly. Without going into detail, the parents have not addressed prior issues, in spite of admitting they are aware of them. Not every parent is aware of everything involving their own children. Apparently, I am on the "perfect moms board" or perhaps "the deflection board". I ask a question, and respondents spin it to make it about me (the poster), even though you yourself know the issue should and likely needs to be addressed for the ultimate well being of the child.

PP, what exactly kind of voodoo are you wishing on me for asking a question? Funny! So it is better that no one bring anything up and this child possibly never get the proper care they need? So I am damned if I do and damned if I don't according to you? I am waiting for more name calling, as that is probably the least appropriate response there could be for an innocent question. But by all means, expect me to not address it; or you should inflate it if I do. I suppose I forgot where I am.

I do happen to know that the kids in the family have (at least) sensory issues. Knowing the family, yes I am looking out for the child's welfare. Would it make you feel better if I simply called DSS directly? At least then the child would get proper attention and professional analysis; even if there is nothing wrong.

Clearly, I hit a nerve with some rather lazy parents. In the meantime go ahead, pretend you know me. Though it doesn't serve you very well. Least of all, an innocent child who clearly needs help.

What is your goal here OP? Maybe that would help. Because your posts get more and more confusing.