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Post by not2peased on Nov 11, 2016 0:07:31 GMT
Depends on why you need the counseling: loss of a friend or parent, major national disaster such as a flood, hurricane etc. When that thing is an election; yes. You are a weinie. Lauren's list of things children are "allowed" to be upset about.... regardless of what causes the upset, I find it beyond strange that anyone would mock a kid for wanting to talk to a counselor about their fears-even if those fears don't meet your criteria as being legitimate. if Jackie talked to a school counselor about something that was bothering her would you call her a wienie too? would you ask her if her concerns were on your "approved" list? |
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Post by ~Lauren~ on Nov 11, 2016 0:13:29 GMT
Ah, the old "what if it was your granddaughter" mantra.
I'll stand by what I've said.
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Post by not2peased on Nov 11, 2016 0:55:04 GMT
Ah, the old "what if it was your granddaughter" mantra. I'll stand by what I've said. my mom was also from the "walk it off" school of parenting but I really can't ever imagine her thinking a kid is a wienie for talking to a school counselor about something that was bothering them. were you raised to think talking to a therapist or counselor was shameful? or is that something you came up with on your own, through your own experiences? |
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Post by secondlife on Nov 11, 2016 1:04:13 GMT
Ah, the old "what if it was your granddaughter" mantra. I'll stand by what I've said. I personally have told my daughter that her school counselor is a resource for anything she feels like she can't talk to me about. So far that isn't very much but she has gone to the counselor before for help. It was regarding an issue on the bus that she didn't know how to handle. I can't imagine criticizing her for going to the counselor to ask questions about almost anything. I mean, the counselor isn't there for hair advice - but the counselor has offered to support the girls with sensitive puberty questions (the gym teacher has offered to support the boys), relational issues, home difficulties, study skills - so many things. In this case, "what if it were my daughter" is a very valid question to ask and I would not be upset for a second if she had election questions she took to a trusted resource. |
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Nov 11, 2016 1:05:53 GMT
I have heard of several situations now where people said racist things to other kids at school (my mom is a guidance counselor in Iowa and she said she heard of at least three different schools hat have had this happen now, and it was on the news that racist, anti-immigrant things were found in a MN high school). A friend of a friend was also the victim of a hate crime yesterday in which she was run off the road, called names for being a lesbian, and then they pulled out lighter fluid and a lighter and said, "go trump". These are real situations and people have real fear based on what trump has said and how people are acting it out. Maybe you can show this video to your kids and they will feel better, there is a bunch more just like it. You are a despicable person. These types of behaviors are not ok in any situation or for any reason. |
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Nov 11, 2016 1:08:30 GMT
When a tragedy occurs, people cry out that they want more access to mental health care. Or blame the school, parents or whoever for not seeing the signs. Seems that this is just lip service given all of the negative responses that I have seen here and on Facebook today regarding schools offering support for students who are struggling.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Nov 11, 2016 1:13:38 GMT
Maybe you can show this video to your kids and they will feel better, there is a bunch more just like it. What the actual fuck? Did I miss this person being a troll? She has been on here quite a bit lately posting very inflammatory things. I might need to use the block feature for the first time. |
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Post by loco coco on Nov 11, 2016 1:18:32 GMT
Yes, way too much. In the real world when you don't get your way there isn't always a counselor to talk to. This should be something they can talk to their parents or peers about
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Post by used2scrap on Nov 11, 2016 1:30:20 GMT
Yes, way too much. In the real world when you don't get your way there isn't always a counselor to talk to. This should be something they can talk to their parents or peers about Not everyone has parents to turn to...screw them I guess? |
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Post by not2peased on Nov 11, 2016 1:31:11 GMT
Yes, way too much. In the real world when you don't get your way there isn't always a counselor to talk to. This should be something they can talk to their parents or peers about did you miss the part where people were saying that the kids peers are often saying really cruel things like kids will be deported back to their home countries once Trump is elected? also, since kids don't vote, I really don't see how this is about kids not getting their way on something. |
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Post by carly on Nov 11, 2016 1:33:35 GMT
Maybe you can show this video to your kids and they will feel better, there is a bunch more just like it. You are a despicable person. These types of behaviors are not ok in any situation or for any reason. That's Miss Deplorable to you. Thank you. |
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Post by loco coco on Nov 11, 2016 1:49:27 GMT
Yes, way too much. In the real world when you don't get your way there isn't always a counselor to talk to. This should be something they can talk to their parents or peers about Not everyone has parents to turn to...screw them I guess? Or you could read my post. "Or peers" |
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Post by oliquig on Nov 11, 2016 1:54:29 GMT
Not everyone has parents to turn to...screw them I guess? Or you could read my post. "Or peers" So an 8 yo should depend on another 8 yo to help with their emotional stability? All students have access to school counselors, this particular one is just letting them know there will be extra help available right now. |
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Post by terri on Nov 11, 2016 1:58:34 GMT
There was a 54% increase in hate crimes after Brexit. There have been hundreds of reports of hate crimes in the past two days. I think this is the perfect time for as much compassion, counseling and healing as possible.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Nov 11, 2016 2:05:45 GMT
Yes, way too much. In the real world when you don't get your way there isn't always a counselor to talk to. This should be something they can talk to their parents or peers about Not everyone has parents to turn to...screw them I guess? I'm guessing that kids who have parents with this type of attitude don't bother to talk to their parents about their feelings in the first place. |
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Post by gmcwife1 on Nov 11, 2016 2:05:45 GMT
There was a 54% increase in hate crimes after Brexit. There have been hundreds of reports of hate crimes in the past two days. I think this is the perfect time for as much compassion, counseling and healing as possible. Thank you for sharing that. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2016 2:19:28 GMT
I don't think compassion or kindness is ever wrong or "too much," especially WRT children. If this had been any past presidential race, I would wonder why extra counselors were necessary. With this election, one of the candidates made very implicit threats against many people. He said vulgar, hateful, and cruel things about many people. I can see why children might need help with processing all of this and going forward without irrational fear. Not because they're "crybabies," "weenies," or "sore losers" but because they are children whose brains have not fully developed and they might need help with learning and practicing coping skills. Most elementary school aged children do not understand or fully grasp the balance of power in our government, and the checks and balances that are in place. Lower elementary students in particular tend to see the President as totally in charge and the boss of our country. Seeking professional help for being able to cope with life's challenges should never be derided. Especially if we are going to characterize domestic terrorists as "lone wolves" and dismiss their hate as mental illness. If mental illness is what's causing all these mass shootings, then why would anyone argue with more and better mental health services and availability? 
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Post by tincin on Nov 11, 2016 4:10:48 GMT
I ain't yo honey, but I am one of dos unedumaicated Trump voters. You certainly proved that on this board. |
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Post by freecharlie on Nov 11, 2016 4:13:45 GMT
Yes, way too much. In the real world when you don't get your way there isn't always a counselor to talk to. This should be something they can talk to their parents or peers about in the real world lots of people talk you counselors for lots of reasons. Why do kids have to tough it out, but adults don't? |
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Post by tincin on Nov 11, 2016 4:15:53 GMT
I'm starting to understand why some people voted for cheeto, they're just like him.
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Post by freecharlie on Nov 11, 2016 4:19:00 GMT
One of my students received a text yesterday that said
"Trump won, you need to get the hell out of this country."
I might need a counselor if I go that text.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2016 4:24:28 GMT
One of my students received a text yesterday that said "Trump won, you need to get the hell out of this country." I might need a counselor if I go that text. That's horrible.  Save |
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Post by lucyg on Nov 11, 2016 5:00:46 GMT
My 7yo grandson (half Cambodian, a quarter Jewish and a quarter Mexican, and 100% American) asked me if he was going to have to "go back to Mexico."
He didn't get that crap from me.
I have no problem if the school feels the need to bring in counseling for scared kids.
I do have a problem with assholes who think scared kids are weenies.
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Post by ~Lauren~ on Nov 11, 2016 5:05:32 GMT
Of course he got it from you. I love the shit liberals tell themselves.
And there's a big difference between a scared 7 yo whose grandma scared the shit out of him needing counseling and high school and college kids who are heartbroken about the election and simply can't go to class. They are weenies
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Post by amom23 on Nov 11, 2016 5:08:01 GMT
One of my students received a text yesterday that said "Trump won, you need to get the hell out of this country." I might need a counselor if I go that text. I just can't even imagine the horror your student must have felt.  |
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Post by mzza111 on Nov 11, 2016 5:17:06 GMT
Of course he got it from you. I love the shit liberals tell themselves. And there's a big difference between a scared 7 yo whose grandma scared the shit out of him needing counseling and high school and college kids who are heartbroken about the election and simply can't go to class. They are weenies From your posts to day we can tell the resident drunk is still celebrating. Tell me, do you drink your wine with a straw so you don't have to remove your hood? |
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Post by ComplicatedLady on Nov 11, 2016 5:17:58 GMT
No, it's not too much. If kids are stressed and anxious, it's good for the schools to help them process so they can focus on learning. I'm the mother of two internationally adopted (immigrant) sons of color. My younger son woke up the day after the election and said "does this mean I need to leave the country now?" For months, they've been getting "jokes" from their classmates about how they will need to "go back" if Trump is elected. My kids - particularly my younger son - is stressed out. This is heartbreaking. Please give them an extra hug from this pea-mama.  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2016 5:29:51 GMT
Of course he got it from you. I love the shit liberals tell themselves.
And there's a big difference between a scared 7 yo whose grandma scared the shit out of him needing counseling and high school and college kids who are heartbroken about the election and simply can't go to class. They are weenies Lauren, that's just uncalled for. Save |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2016 5:30:52 GMT
Of course he got it from you. I love the shit liberals tell themselves. And there's a big difference between a scared 7 yo whose grandma scared the shit out of him needing counseling and high school and college kids who are heartbroken about the election and simply can't go to class. They are weenies From your posts to day we can tell the resident drunk is still celebrating. Tell me, do you drink your wine with a straw so you don't have to remove your hood? This is also uncalled for. Save |
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Post by scrapbookdiva on Nov 11, 2016 5:49:46 GMT
No, it's not too much. If kids are stressed and anxious, it's good for the schools to help them process so they can focus on learning. I'm the mother of two internationally adopted (immigrant) sons of color. My younger son woke up the day after the election and said "does this mean I need to leave the country now?" For months, they've been getting "jokes" from their classmates about how they will need to "go back" if Trump is elected. My kids - particularly my younger son - is stressed out. As the mom to two adult internationally adopted children, this breaks my heart. ((Hugs)) to you all. |
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