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Understanding and Supporting Our Unique Children
I see you over there, shaking your head as my son has a little disagreement with me in the store. I notice you rolling your eyes when he doesn’t quite fit into the mold of what you think a child should be in public. I see you whispering to your kid not to interact with mine, simply because you’ve decided he’s a troublemaker, a disrespectful child.
The truth is, my son is blissfully unaware of your judgment. He’s too caught up in his own world to worry about what others think. But me? I see the disdain on your face. Do you really think I’m oblivious to your glares? Do you assume that I love my child any less because he’s unique? Just because your child doesn’t face the same challenges doesn’t make you better than us.
You have no idea how tough it is for me to hold back when I see you judging him. Part of me wants to stand up and shout, “Hey! I see you judging us!” But unlike my son, I don’t want to create a scene. More importantly, I want to protect him from realizing that some folks think he’s less than perfect. He’s happy being himself, and I want to keep it that way for as long as possible.
Every single person has their struggles. Perfection is a myth. Maybe your flaw is your tendency to judge others harshly.
You don’t see the love my son has for me—unconditional and unwavering. You don’t witness his fierce loyalty to those he cares about or how much it would hurt him to know that your actions upset me. You don’t recognize that he excels in school, even if he drives me crazy sometimes. You miss out on his humor, the way his unique outlook on life can have me laughing until tears stream down my face. You don’t know that he feels things deeply, both joy and pain.
No, you’re too focused on how loud he is or how easily distracted he gets. You’ve decided he’s a “bad kid,” unintelligent, and unworthy of your attention. But guess what? You’re not worthy of mine, either.
My son is honest and genuine. He shows empathy and compassion, and he’s always striving to be his best self. He doesn’t waste time judging others; he’s busy enjoying life and everything it has to offer. Don’t you wish you could say the same?
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In Summary
We all have our battles, and it’s essential to remember that every child is unique. Instead of judging, let’s focus on understanding and supporting one another.