How well would you cope as the parent of a child with special needs?
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keithold thanks all baggers
ANSWERS: 7
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I don't feel ready to be a parent of any type of child at the moment. But when I am ready I will be thrilled with any child and will learn whatever I need to in order to be a good mom.
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Not well at all. I think I would fall apart... truly. It's this huge weakness in me that has motivated me, beyond belief, to start up a business for the sole purpose of helping special needs kids. I should be up and running in a few months. :)
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I worked with special needs kids for 26 years and was with them 8 or 9 hours a day. I loved my job. I was never stressed out.... because I knew I was going home at the end of the day and someone else was the caregiver for the evening shift. Can you imagine you are the only caregiver and it's 24/7....365 days a year. It is not easy and then to worry what will happen to them when you pass on. Will your child be in the hands of someone who could love them ,protect them and keep them safe? To those who read this and are parents/caregiver of a special needs child or adult....I know you don't want thanks for what you do because you do it out of love. But I want to say that there is no heart bigger than yours.
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I have worked with special children/adults all my life. I have always treated them with respect and they have always given me a gift to love even more than I can say. I think we are all special in our own ways. I thank God for letting me into their lives, because it has made me a better person and I know the parents know that I truly love and care for their child. It is time to open our eyes to theirs.And what a wonderful gift it is
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There are several things you can do. You can educate yourself about your child's disorder and find out programs and things to raise awareness. Also, you can join a parent support group to talk with other parents going through the same thing. When you have a child with special needs, it is also important to allow yourself time to accept your child for who they are. Many parents will go through the stages of grief, trying to come to terms with their child's disorder. I think that talking with people and becoming involved will make a difference, to know that there is light at the of the tunnel. Just continue to be encouraged and know that others out there are having a similar experience.
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Are you a parent of such a child or not?
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My son had special needs, and I didn't cope well at all at the time.
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