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Post by Lindarina on Feb 21, 2017 23:22:49 GMT
...syndrome. I swear, this kid can drive me crazy sometimes with his thirteen-ess. Last night he was having a toddler tantrum over having to study for a test.
And then he goes and does something that makes me say "to hell with all tests, we did good with this one".
Today on the buss home he saw some teenagers bullying a grown man with down's syndrome. They were poking him with a pen and laughing. My son got up and told them to stop. Even when they told him they would beat him up he held his ground, until the buss driver caught wind of what was happening.
This is a kid who had to change schools himself because of bullies, and now he's shown that he will never put up with that ever again. I'm so proud of my young man!
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Post by PLurker on Feb 21, 2017 23:28:29 GMT
I have tears. I just started a (political) thread about my kids having to go to protest. This is basically why they went. Sticking up for those who can't and what's just right. Bravo! Your kid could be my kid(s). ETA another example of why upcoming generation are not what some complain them to be!
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Post by papersilly on Feb 21, 2017 23:29:27 GMT
good for him! good job
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Post by Lindarina on Feb 21, 2017 23:37:23 GMT
I have tears. I just started a (political) thread about my kids having to go to protest. This is basically why they went. Sticking up for those who can't and what's just right. Bravo! Your kid could be my kid(s). ETA another example of why upcoming generation are not what some complain them to be! I missed that thread, but off to find it now. I have hope in this next generation. A lot of these kids have a good moral code.
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Post by gramasue on Feb 21, 2017 23:42:17 GMT
Good for him! You have every reason to be proud, Mom! and he should be very proud of himself.
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Post by mollycoddle on Feb 21, 2017 23:42:55 GMT
I can see why you are so proud. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/5645536/images/MNrJDkDuSwqIMVw33MdD.jpg)
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Post by elaine on Feb 21, 2017 23:44:54 GMT
I am proud of him (and you) too! ![](http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r481/2peasrefugees/Smilies/love.jpg.gif)
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2017 0:07:14 GMT
Smile....you raised him right. As much as my girls drive me nuts they step up amd in...sometimes without thinking We were just talking about the lady who went and jumped in to help the police officer. My youngest without missing a beat...said exactly what I would do. When we asked why, she responded...when you see someone being hurt why would you not want to help? She said I'd rather know I tried than just stood by. Maybe if everyone stepped up the world would better. Love that she's only 13 and we foster that.
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Post by Lindarina on Feb 22, 2017 0:09:04 GMT
Smile....you raised him right. As much as my girls drive me nuts they step up amd in...sometimes without thinking We were just talking about the lady who went and jumped in to help the police officer. My youngest without missing a beat...said exactly what I would do. When we asked why, she responded...when you see someone being hurt why would you not want to help? She said I'd rather know I tried than just stood by. Maybe if everyone stepped up the world would better. Love that she's only 13 and we foster that. That's amazing. She sounds like a great kid!
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Post by 950nancy on Feb 22, 2017 0:13:48 GMT
Nice job! I just can't get past that there are people in this world who would harass someone with down's. What has happened in their lives that makes this okay?
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Post by Goldynn on Feb 22, 2017 0:14:36 GMT
As the mother of a 13 year old boy with Down Syndrome, please thank your son for me!
My child is completely non-verbal and can only walk with assistance. He also has autism. I can't imagine how anyone would ever find sport in harassing these challenged individuals, but it seems to happen a lot.
You should be very proud of your son!
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Post by Lindarina on Feb 22, 2017 0:17:55 GMT
Nice job! I just can't get past that there are people in this world who would harass someone with down's. What has happened in their lives that makes this okay? I know! I was shocked when I heard!
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Post by casii on Feb 22, 2017 0:18:18 GMT
You did good Mom! He's becoming an exceptional young man.
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Post by flanz on Feb 22, 2017 0:29:49 GMT
...syndrome. I swear, this kid can drive me crazy sometimes with his thirteen-ess. Last night he was having a toddler tantrum over having to study for a test. And then he goes and does something that makes me say "to hell with all tests, we did good with this one". Today on the buss home he saw some teenagers bullying a grown man with down's syndrome. They were poking him with a pen and laughing. My son got up and told them to stop. Even when they told him they would beat him up he held his ground, until the buss driver caught wind of what was happening. This is a kid who had to change schools himself because of bullies, and now he's shown that he will never put up with that ever again. I'm so proud of my young man! Aw, please tell your son that he's a hero! And tell him I, random lady on the internet, thinks he's awesome! Great job mama!
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Post by refugeepea on Feb 22, 2017 0:32:14 GMT
As a mom of kids with special needs that are and are not as visible, this makes me SO happy! ![:love:](//storage.proboards.com/5645536/images/W4b_Om5roEadLiOzGo_l.jpg) Tell him, thank you!
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Post by Lindarina on Feb 22, 2017 0:38:28 GMT
I wIll tell him how awesome I think he is, and how awesome random internet ladies thinks he is ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) , and how incredibly awesome it is that he stood up for someone who needed it. And that he is my hero and the strongest person I know! And thank you all for letting me have this shameless, proud mama moment. We all have awesome kids!
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Post by AussieMeg on Feb 22, 2017 0:40:01 GMT
Good one mum, your son is a real champion!! ETA another example of why upcoming generation are not what some complain them to be! I agree!! I love the kids of today (well, most of them - there are still some arseholes of course, those guys on the bus for starters). I have hope for the future because kids these days are so much more tolerant and accepting and engaged than people of my and my parents' generations. When my DD was in high school (she finished in 2015) there were several boys who came out as being gay. (Funny side note: one of them was her Grade 6 "boyfriend". He and I tease DD that she was such a lousy girlfriend that she "turned" him haha!) Anyway, one day I asked DD whether any of the boys were ever teased or bullied for being gay, and she said that it never happens. That made me feel really proud of the kids of today. Back when I was in high school in the 80s, if a guy had come out as gay I can guarantee that he would have been mercilessly bullied and almost certainly bashed.
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Post by PLurker on Feb 22, 2017 0:46:11 GMT
Good one mum, you're son is a real champion!! ETA another example of why upcoming generation are not what some complain them to be! I agree!! I love the kids of today (well, most of them - there are still some arseholes of course, those guys on the bus for starters). I have hope for the future because kids these days are so much more tolerant and accepting and engaged than people of my and my parents' generations. When my DD was in high school (she finished in 2015) there were several boys who came out as being gay. (Funny side note: one of them was her Grade 6 "boyfriend". He and I tease DD that she was such a lousy girlfriend that she "turned" him haha!) Anyway, one day I asked DD whether any of the boys were ever teased or bullied for being gay, and she said that it never happens. That made me feel really proud of the kids of today. Back when I was in high school in the 80s, if a guy had come out as gay I can guarantee that he would have been mercilessly bullied and almost certainly bashed. same thing my kids have told me. And IF it happens it is quickly corrected by peers. Of course there are jerks in every generation, but I swear these kids are so far ahead of us in that way. That may be why they can be targets for speaking out/protesting. They can be called "snowflakes" and such but I think most just don't tolerate injustice as well and are willing to do something about it.
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Post by lancermom on Feb 22, 2017 0:51:16 GMT
What a great kid you have. we stress in our house to treat others how you want to be treated. No bully's allowed in outlets home.
In our summer marching band we have a girl that has autism. All 100 of the kids embrace her and treat her no different than each other. They don't treat her any different than the rest of the band. She is so proud of being part of the group. We say everyone is varsity and no one sits out. She is a great kid who knows how to get a rose out of people. She has is laughing all summer with her smart wit.
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Post by scrappyesq on Feb 22, 2017 0:52:52 GMT
...syndrome. I swear, this kid can drive me crazy sometimes with his thirteen-ess. Last night he was having a toddler tantrum over having to study for a test. And then he goes and does something that makes me say "to hell with all tests, we did good with this one". Today on the buss home he saw some teenagers bullying a grown man with down's syndrome. They were poking him with a pen and laughing. My son got up and told them to stop. Even when they told him they would beat him up he held his ground, until the buss driver caught wind of what was happening. This is a kid who had to change schools himself because of bullies, and now he's shown that he will never put up with that ever again. I'm so proud of my young man! Good job mom. I think this warrants one night study free.
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Post by TankTop on Feb 22, 2017 0:56:59 GMT
You did good mom!
As a school teacher I get so frustrated when I hear people lament about the future based on who they think most kids are. There is goodness in all generations!
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Post by refugeepea on Feb 22, 2017 0:57:52 GMT
That made me feel really proud of the kids of today. Back when I was in high school in the 80s, if a guy had come out as gay I can guarantee that he would have been mercilessly bullied and almost certainly bashed. It does give you hope! I live in conservative Utah. My daughter has a friend who is transgender at her school and they treat him well! I don't know how it would go at the high school, but there is an LGBT club! Seriously a huge deal. What is normal for the rest of the world, add 10-15 years and it will be normal here.
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Post by originalvanillabean on Feb 22, 2017 1:48:53 GMT
This warms my heart!
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Post by janniepea on Feb 22, 2017 2:08:30 GMT
As the mom of a young adult who has Down syndrome, I say thank you to your son! What a great young man you're raising.
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Post by mom on Feb 22, 2017 2:09:20 GMT
Way to go! You're raising a pretty good kid!
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Post by basketdiva on Feb 22, 2017 2:13:38 GMT
Good for your son in standing up to the punks that were harassing the man.
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Post by destined2bmom on Feb 22, 2017 2:14:02 GMT
What a great person you have raised! You did a great job Mom!
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Post by beachbum on Feb 22, 2017 3:16:41 GMT
Give your wonderful son a hug from this random person on the internet. What a great human being he is.
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Post by workingclassdog on Feb 22, 2017 3:30:47 GMT
That's awesome!!!! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/5645536/images/MNrJDkDuSwqIMVw33MdD.jpg)
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Post by trollie on Feb 22, 2017 3:52:19 GMT
So proud of him. ![](http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r481/2peasrefugees/Smilies/kiss.jpg.gif)
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