So all the non wheelchair bound kids are told no no no you can't go on that swing....then when a child in a wheelchair or with a walker shows up & is using it, all the other little kids will gather around, stare & point & whine about why that kid gets to use it. Awesome way to teach about differences & inclusion to all.
Oh FFS of your kid is doing that he is an ass hole. Those swings are specifically designed for wheel chairs. I agree with KC on this one. Shockingly my kids are all about acceptance and inclusion without ever having used a $2000 swing not designed for them.
So all the non wheelchair bound kids are told no no no you can't go on that swing....then when a child in a wheelchair or with a walker shows up & is using it, all the other little kids will gather around, stare & point & whine about why that kid gets to use it. Awesome way to teach about differences & inclusion to all.
So all the non wheelchair bound kids are told no no no you can't go on that swing....then when a child in a wheelchair or with a walker shows up & is using it, all the other little kids will gather around, stare & point & whine about why that kid gets to use it. Awesome way to teach about differences & inclusion to all.
In our local special needs meet up group there's a kid who uses a walker. Whenever he's sitting down coloring every typically abled kid wants to use it. Should I let my kid fuck with his walker because inclusion!!!11!!
So there is a mom at my kids school that has kids the same age as me (8,6 and 1). Kinder is going on a feild trip to the zoo today and her 8 year old was upset she didn't get to go. So instead of telling her to suck it up. She is not sending them to school and they are doing a family zoo day. I judge that hard!
Right there with you. Did you read the birthday party thread on ML? It's probably the crazy who thinks both her kids should be included at parties because it sucks to have to tell one they aren't invited
The swings we are talking about are over $2000 a pop with installation. They are only designed for wheelchairs. If you can't tell your kid no without him being a total jerk about it you have a parenting issue.
So all the non wheelchair bound kids are told no no no you can't go on that swing....then when a child in a wheelchair or with a walker shows up & is using it, all the other little kids will gather around, stare & point & whine about why that kid gets to use it. Awesome way to teach about differences & inclusion to all.
In our local special needs meet up group there's a kid who uses a walker. Whenever he's sitting down coloring every typically abled kid wants to use it. Should I let my kid fuck with his walker because inclusion!!!11!!
Or the kid that thinks it's fun to play in another kids wheelchair or use a cane of a child who is visually impaired? Hell no.
So all the non wheelchair bound kids are told no no no you can't go on that swing....then when a child in a wheelchair or with a walker shows up & is using it, all the other little kids will gather around, stare & point & whine about why that kid gets to use it. Awesome way to teach about differences & inclusion to all.
Oh FFS of your kid is doing that he is an ass hole. Those swings are specifically designed for wheel chairs. I agree with KC on this one. Shockingly my kids are all about acceptance and inclusion without ever having used a $2000 swing not designed for them.
Well first, I was agreeing with what you were saying BEFORE KC edited exactly what she meant.
Second, all the really little kids are drawn to the first swing you posted. Like kids under 2. So they are assholes for not understanding?
Right there with you. Did you read the birthday party thread on ML? It's probably the crazy who thinks both her kids should be included at parties because it sucks to have to tell one they aren't invited
Ugggh, that lady was crazy. She was so indignant about it. Ummmm, just because one kid is at a party does not mean you have to be on the hook to do a fun activity with the other kid. It is fine if you want to, but not required lady. That seemed to be part of her reasoning.
Yes! I don't take my other child to chuck e cheese when one was invited to a party.
Oh FFS of your kid is doing that he is an ass hole. Those swings are specifically designed for wheel chairs. I agree with KC on this one. Shockingly my kids are all about acceptance and inclusion without ever having used a $2000 swing not designed for them.
Well first, I was agreeing with what you were saying BEFORE KC edited exactly what she meant.
Second, all the really little kids are drawn to the first swing you posted. Like kids under 2. So they are assholes for not understanding?
No but they are also drawn to a raging stream too. You explain that they can't use it. Just say no!
So all the non wheelchair bound kids are told no no no you can't go on that swing....then when a child in a wheelchair or with a walker shows up & is using it, all the other little kids will gather around, stare & point & whine about why that kid gets to use it. Awesome way to teach about differences & inclusion to all.
No that's just shitty parenting
Clarifying that I am talking about little kids, generally under 2 that always seem to head right for these swings.
Seriously my kid understands why there are motorized carts in the store, why handicapped accessible stalls are bigger & have handrails, & that the playground has these swings for kids who need them. I have always explained these things to him & he gets it. He knows that his grandma needs a cane & sometimes a wheelchair. At 18 months he may have not have, despite my efforts.
Right there with you. Did you read the birthday party thread on ML? It's probably the crazy who thinks both her kids should be included at parties because it sucks to have to tell one they aren't invited
Ugggh, that lady was crazy. She was so indignant about it. Ummmm, just because one kid is at a party does not mean you have to be on the hook to do a fun activity with the other kid. It is fine if you want to, but not required lady. That seemed to be part of her reasoning.
My favorite was when she tried to insist that asking if a sibling could come was a polite way of saying "hey make sure you have an extra goody bag!" No.
Clarifying that I am talking about little kids, generally under 2 that always seem to head right for these swings.
Seriously my kid understands why there are motorized carts in the store, why handicapped accessible stalls are bigger & have handrails, & that the playground has these swings for kids who need them. I have always explained these things to him & he gets it. He knows that his grandma needs a cane & sometimes a wheelchair. At 18 months he may have not have, despite my efforts.
Ugggh, that lady was crazy. She was so indignant about it. Ummmm, just because one kid is at a party does not mean you have to be on the hook to do a fun activity with the other kid. It is fine if you want to, but not required lady. That seemed to be part of her reasoning.
My favorite was when she tried to insist that asking if a sibling could come was a polite way of saying "hey make sure you have an extra goody bag!" No.
No but they are also drawn to a raging stream too. You explain that they can't use it. Just say no!
Omg you just want to argue. Or are having problems with reading comprehension like you love to say.
If you are taking about the chair swing. No on has any issues with kids using that. You were the over the top saying kids will basically point and pout if they can't use a swing.
Oh FFS of your kid is doing that he is an ass hole. Those swings are specifically designed for wheel chairs. I agree with KC on this one. Shockingly my kids are all about acceptance and inclusion without ever having used a $2000 swing not designed for them.
Well first, I was agreeing with what you were saying BEFORE KC edited exactly what she meant.
Second, all the really little kids are drawn to the first swing you posted. Like kids under 2. So they are assholes for not understanding?
Uh kids aren't assholes for being curious. Did anyone imply a kid was an asshole for not understanding? The parents who let them play on it are. It's their job to teach not the kid to instinctively know.
So there is a mom at my kids school that has kids the same age as me (8,6 and 1). Kinder is going on a feild trip to the zoo today and her 8 year old was upset she didn't get to go. So instead of telling her to suck it up. She is not sending them to school and they are doing a family zoo day. I judge that hard!
I'm sure that will end well. Poor kids. Why do people suck so much?
I'm excited that KC got this thread to 2 pages by 9:00.
Yes, that is my confession.
Honestly I tend to surprise myself. Sometimes I say things that I think will get a rise out of people and no one bites and other times I say something I figure most will agree with and it blows up. After 3ish (I think?) years here I'm still surprised.
I had a major mommy fail today and I still feel like shit. DS has a field trip today. I never went in DDs because you can't take siblings. It didn't bother her. DS teacher emailed me yesterday to say he thought I was coming today I told her no. I explained to him last night I wasn't going. He silent cried for like 10 minutes he was heartbroken. I failed. I could have gone now that I have a sitter for DS.
My FFC I am taking him to a festival and letting him ride and eat whatever the hell he wants probably followed by ice cream for dinner because I feel so bad. Mommy guilt for the win.
It's kind of hard to free range parent and let kids go to the park by themselves all while micromanaging which swing they use and how the use it, no?
My kids at 5 and 4 know that handicapped swings aren't for playing. I'm assuming free range parents don't let their kids alone at parks at toddler/preschool age. There's no excuse for a school age kid not to know better.
Eta wheelchair accessible swings. Second time I messed that up lol
It's kind of hard to free range parent and let kids go to the park by themselves all while micromanaging which swing they use and how the use it, no?
My kids at 5 and 4 know that handicapped swings aren't for playing. I'm assuming free range parents don't let their kids alone at parks at toddler/preschool age. There's no excuse for a school age kid not to know better.
My kids at 5 and 4 know that handicapped swings aren't for playing. I'm assuming free range parents don't let their kids alone at parks at toddler/preschool age. There's no excuse for a school age kid not to know better.
Oh is that when "never doesn't listen" kicks in?
Lol.
I'm teaching my kids to understand and respect children with disabilities so yes, I feel confident saying never. My son actually corrects kids at the park who fuck around with those swings.
And this is where AG's explanation of Fair isn't equal comes in. My kid uses a walker and I have to remind kids often that while it looks cool, it is only his because he can't walk like they can. Age isn't an excuse we've managed to teach all of our nieces and nephews (age 12 months- 10 years) not to play with the oxygen tanks and concentrator.
Post by Kcthepouchh8r on Apr 17, 2015 9:10:40 GMT -5
And really I'm cool with saying if you haven't taught your school age kids to respect adaptive equipment for kids with disabilities you are a shitty parent-free range parenting or not.
How the actual fuck is a kid standing on that swing (developing core strength!) any different than you letting your kid walk up the slide when no one is around?
The park by my MIL has lots of adaptive features. Are my kids suppose to stay off the ramp on the climbing structure?
How the actual fuck is a kid standing on that swing (developing core strength!) any different than you letting your kid walk up the slide when no one is around?
The park by my MIL has lots of adaptive features. Are my kids suppose to stay off the ramp on the climbing structure?
If you think a ramp or a slide is the same as adaptive equipment for kids with disabilities it isn't even worth explaining. Obviously you don't get it.