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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have not read most of these threads, but I don't understand why the OP thinks it is OK to discuss someone else's child on a public forum and why she thinks she deserves to have more information about this child.  Pay attention to your own child, the other child is not your business. [/quote]

She's discussing an unnamed child on an anonymous board. She is asking for information because she wants to know how to navigate the relationship with the other child. It is her business and her questions and approach are completely kosher.

You and many people on this board are being over-sensitive. I've got a kid with HFA.   I'm 100% sure that many worse conversations have been had about my kid, by name, behind his back and behind my back. My kid is different. People are going to talk about that. Get over. it. [/quote]

This has all been kind of horrible- OP was on the fence about inviting this child over for a playdate- some of the responses here were so obnoxious that she has washed her hands of this thread and inviting the kid over. Yes, I think OP could really separate these posts from her original intent, but now this kid will miss a play date. My DS with ADHD is in 3rd and been invited exactly one time to a school friend's home- two years in this school and one play date. An invitation to a classmate's house would make his month. Why attack someone over *nothing* and turn them off to inviting a child for a play date? On the one hand we want our kids included and on the other we become so preachy that no one wants to deal with us? Makes no sense. [/quote]

God, yes.  I'm fine with people engaging in a little bit of hand-wringing over whether they can accommodate my son.  It show they care and trying to include him, even if they don't use elegant language or the most "correct" descriptors.  I view these as opportunities for people to see how wonderful my son is.  I'm open about his issues.  I offer tips on how to best communicate with him.  I pay more attention to intent than words.  Add in some good luck, and my son is blessed with a wonderful group of friends and supportive families who adore him and include him in everything.  There's people out there who want to include your child.  Unclench and you'll meet some of them.         [/quote]

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