Kids made fun of my son today

[Stone]

I knew that sooner or later this would happen as Noah got older, he doesn't talk but can understand what everyone is saying he tries very hard to talk but due to his disibility it's complicated.

Today he was outside with Greg and a bunch of the usual kids came over, it seems like they just come to play with his stuff but I never say anything. Greg was letting them play among themself and one little boy said to the other " Noah can't talk because he is retarded" Greg explained that he was very sick and it's hard for him to talk But noah still likes them and wants to be their friend. the kids wen't along with there playing and we're trying to make Noah talk so he tried and everytime he tried they laughed at him( I know it's not the kids fault) but I am so upset, I can't imagine what it is like to be my son he is so brave and so young I admire him more than anyone else inthe world but I can't stop crying today because I know this is just a slight insight on what is to come. I wish I could protect him forever but I can't.

[Duke]

There's nothing worse than a hurting child. It's prolly the most upsetting thing to a loving parent and we've all been through it. Even so, that doesn't make the situation any easier and I feel for you Stoneheather.

I'd love to offer you some words of wisdom or some consolation that will make it all better and easier for the future but I simply cannot. The simple fact is that kids are selfish and cruel. It's not too bad when one on one but in groups they cut deeper than any knife ever could. Many kids experience taunting and teasing for many reasons and it's a really sad statistic that will never change.

I would suggest that the kids no longer come over and that maybe a phone call is in order to their parents. They may be interested to know what their kids are up to. Calling them is the kind thing to do, personally, I would have run out and chased the little bastards off of my property.

[Merika]

I wish my kids were closer...they are nice to everyone and never pick on other kids. Isis gains weight easy and she's been picked on too. It's not fair....it's just MEAN!

I would be tempted to do what Duke said in chasing them off my property....but that won't make Noah any friends. Kids want to play and mingle with other kids.

I think I would pick a couple of the nicer ones, educate them about Noah's situation, and encourage them to come play. Buy a trampoline or other stuff kids can't resist. Have the funnest yard in the neighborhood. As they hang around and learn alternate ways of communicating with Noah....they will get passed his disabilities.

Also, you could check if there are other kids in your city who have similar dissabilites and arrange some play dates. It will encourage the kids....as well as the parents.

I don't think this will ever be an easy situation for him....nor you. All you can do is try to help so he won't feel shunned or isolated. It must be very tough Stoneheather.

[Merika]

This is an older post from Stoneheather.....but it really touched me. I wanted more people to have a chance to read it and comment on it. It's so important what we teach our children in regard to making fun of other kids.

It's bound to happen...because kids are kids.....but they still need to be reminded how very hurtful it is.