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[Anonymous]

My extremely dyslexic adult child (could not read in 3rd grade)… just got a job as a writer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My extremely dyslexic adult child (could not read in 3rd grade)… just got a job as a writer.

That is so awesome. Congratulations to your DC!

[Anonymous]

My kid has been getting harassed/bullied at school this year, and she's handling it in such a mature, awesome way. We are moving her to a new school next year, but she's just blown me away with how emotionally mature she's been about it.

She just has an amazing attitude about it even when she's dealing with really aggressive behavior -- she'll cry and get upset, but then she'll talk through how their behavior isn't really about her, it's about them. Or she'll make these very smart observations like "they think they are being grown up by talking like this and making fun of me for being a 'baby', but that's not really how grown ups talk -- they're just pretending." She only has one friend at school and sometimes that friend joins in with the bullying, and DD will even say "yeah it hurts my feelings but I know she's doing it because she doesn't want them to turn on her."

I would never in a million years wish this experience on other kids or their parents, but I have to say it's shown me what a strong, intelligent, emotionally aware person my DD is.

[Anonymous]

My 10 year old still has stuff animals on his bed. DH asked if he wants to get rid of them and he says no. They are his friends. But when his school friends comes over, he hides them.

He gives us both hugs and kisses. I told him no matter how old he is, I still need hugs and kisses. He says not in front of his friends though. He went on a weeklong school trip. Before leaving the house, DH asked for hug and kisses and got it.

I love his innocence still and his affections. Hopefully the displays of affections with hugs and kisses will never end.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kid has been getting harassed/bullied at school this year, and she's handling it in such a mature, awesome way. We are moving her to a new school next year, but she's just blown me away with how emotionally mature she's been about it.

She just has an amazing attitude about it even when she's dealing with really aggressive behavior -- she'll cry and get upset, but then she'll talk through how their behavior isn't really about her, it's about them. Or she'll make these very smart observations like "they think they are being grown up by talking like this and making fun of me for being a 'baby', but that's not really how grown ups talk -- they're just pretending." She only has one friend at school and sometimes that friend joins in with the bullying, and DD will even say "yeah it hurts my feelings but I know she's doing it because she doesn't want them to turn on her."

I would never in a million years wish this experience on other kids or their parents, but I have to say it's shown me what a strong, intelligent, emotionally aware person my DD is.

Ugh I’m sorry. Kids can be so cruel to each other. I guess adults can be too.

[Anonymous]

11 year old daughter got into a "select" dance group today that she had auditioned for a few weeks ago.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kid has been getting harassed/bullied at school this year, and she's handling it in such a mature, awesome way. We are moving her to a new school next year, but she's just blown me away with how emotionally mature she's been about it.

She just has an amazing attitude about it even when she's dealing with really aggressive behavior -- she'll cry and get upset, but then she'll talk through how their behavior isn't really about her, it's about them. Or she'll make these very smart observations like "they think they are being grown up by talking like this and making fun of me for being a 'baby', but that's not really how grown ups talk -- they're just pretending." She only has one friend at school and sometimes that friend joins in with the bullying, and DD will even say "yeah it hurts my feelings but I know she's doing it because she doesn't want them to turn on her."

I would never in a million years wish this experience on other kids or their parents, but I have to say it's shown me what a strong, intelligent, emotionally aware person my DD is.

I’m sorry you’re dealing with this, but it’s pretty clear your daughter will be an amazing human.

[Anonymous]

My kids are in their 20s and both are self supporting, living their adult lives. They are both in STEM fields and doing extremely well in their chosen career paths. They are a delight to be around and I couldn’t be more proud of them. I feel very blessed.

[Anonymous]

Wonderful thread. Thanks!!

[Anonymous]

My kids are fully engaged and known at school. They are, not me. It's their turf. As an example: if I happen to walk the hall and meet school personnel, I hear, "oh you're Mary's Mom!".

My kid does not hear, "oh you're Jane's Daughter."

See the difference?

[Anonymous]

Was just sitting in a coffee shop and DS8 (who can be grumpy) looked over and said, "I love you, mom." I said I did too and asked what prompted that and he said, "Ah, I just thought you'd like to know that." I did indeed!

[Anonymous]

My DD (11 almost 12) is so much fun. I don't know when the hormones will kick in and she'll turn into a monster, but right now I genuinely love to be around her. I cannot say that about any other kids. Most of them make me want to claw my eyes out.

[Anonymous]

DD who had a miserable 4 years of high school (due to various reasons) graduated from high school! We thought it would never happen. I am just so happy!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kids are fully engaged and known at school. They are, not me. It's their turf. As an example: if I happen to walk the hall and meet school personnel, I hear, "oh you're Mary's Mom!".

My kid does not hear, "oh you're Jane's Daughter."

See the difference?

Are you a teacher at the school?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kids are fully engaged and known at school. They are, not me. It's their turf. As an example: if I happen to walk the hall and meet school personnel, I hear, "oh you're Mary's Mom!".

My kid does not hear, "oh you're Jane's Daughter."

See the difference?

Are you a teacher at the school?

Yeah, that one doesn't make sense to me either unless PP is the principal or well known teacher.