Anonymous wrote:My DD with a learning disability was behind in math all year but worked really hard nearly every day doing extra homework and practicing flash cards and ended up at grade level at the end of the year.

I’m the poster who started the How do I Care Less thread and I wish I had read this thread first. This really helps to put into perspective being happy with your kid for their good qualities and not being so focused on grades and sports achievements.

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Anonymous wrote:The world is feeling a little dark these days, so I would appreciate a bright spot.

My teen is generally shy, but really great with kids who have special needs.

My tween has a heart of gold and has written the sweetest heartfelt thank yous to teachers at the end of the year.

Stuff like this makes me happier than good grades and sports trophies.

Please share yours.

Maybe you are in a dark place because you like to put down other people and things. I mean really you want to lift people up by putting down good grades and sports trophies? You seem like someone who only appreciates feminine traits so what if someone here wrote this and then said I appreciate this more than great drawings my kid made or having a great singing voice. You would notice they were putting down others while putting up their own child, no?

OP here. I think you’re just trolling, and I’d prefer to keep this thread positive (keep them coming!), but let me clarify.

At the risk of sounding like an a-hole, my kids get good grades and do well in sports. So that was referencing my own kids and not putting others down. But I care more about the fact that they’re thoughtful and treat their fellow human beings well.

Anonymous wrote:Well my newborn is only 3 days old but he’s pretty amazing. Came out cute and smells so good! Literal champ with nursing and the baby snuggles are like heaven!

Anonymous wrote:My 6 year old with autism is delayed in some ways, but then surprises me with his independence. He’s been insisting on walking upstairs alone to tutoring at the library, and I always sneak behind him to make sure he gets there. We arrived before the tutor for once and I found him asking the librarian where to go for tutoring. I was so proud of him for being focused on what he needed to do (not wandering off to play) and being brave enough to ask someone he doesn’t know.

Anonymous wrote:My dyslexic son graduated from a little known college with a sub 3.0 GPA in engineering..but is employed, financially independent, and even talking about grad school! Very very proud.

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Anonymous wrote:My teen is not a great student but he modeled for his school’s fashion club magazine and he got a certificate for a national exam in an obscure language. It’s the little things! I am glad he put himself out there with the club.

This is set!

Weird autocorrect—meant to say this is awesome!

Anonymous wrote:My dyslexic son graduated from a little known college with a sub 3.0 GPA in engineering..but is employed, financially independent, and even talking about grad school! Very very proud.

Anonymous wrote:My 6 year old with autism is delayed in some ways, but then surprises me with his independence. He’s been insisting on walking upstairs alone to tutoring at the library, and I always sneak behind him to make sure he gets there. We arrived before the tutor for once and I found him asking the librarian where to go for tutoring. I was so proud of him for being focused on what he needed to do (not wandering off to play) and being brave enough to ask someone he doesn’t know.

Anonymous wrote:DS is already in 3rd grade but since he was a toddler I’ve been waiting for the other shoe to drop because I kept hearing stories from parents of slightly older kids, like “Oh just wait until age X! Then you’ll appreciate the now times!” “He’s cute now, but wait until 3!”

But still waiting on that shoe. He’s always eaten his food and not been picky. He’s slept well and doesn’t ever run into my room and insist he has to sleep with us. He loves activities and throws himself into them but is also cool to just flop onto the couch and read quietly for hours. He’s cute and charismatic.

Every age - terrible 2s, threenager, and so on - I’ve expected all these stages and they never came! I’m sure I’m in for an awakening by the time he hits middle school, but for now I feel like I won the kid lottery and am enjoying having a delightful, motivated, and loving kid.

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Anonymous wrote:My teen is not a great student but he modeled for his school’s fashion club magazine and he got a certificate for a national exam in an obscure language. It’s the little things! I am glad he put himself out there with the club.

This is set!