There are plenty of ways to shine light on mental illness than embarrassing your kid.
That's just my point. Mental illness shouldn't be considered embarrassing. The kid fighting cancer is so brave and courageous and we should get that kids story out there but the kid fighting mental illness should feel embarrassed. That makes me so sad.
There are plenty of ways to shine light on mental illness than embarrassing your kid.
That's just my point. Mental illness shouldn't be considered embarrassing. The kid fighting cancer is so brave and courageous and we should get that kids story out there but the kid fighting mental illness should feel embarrassed. That makes me so sad.
I never said mental illness was embarrassing. But posting stories and pictures of your kid that are inappropriate are! My kids don't need to know the specifics of his mental illness. I would never post a picture of my child with cancer puking her guts out.
There are plenty of ways to shine light on mental illness than embarrassing your kid.
That's just my point. Mental illness shouldn't be considered embarrassing. The kid fighting cancer is so brave and courageous and we should get that kids story out there but the kid fighting mental illness should feel embarrassed. That makes me so sad.
I get what you're saying but the two things are not even the same.
I agree with AG. Also, I will add that I think there are ways to destigmatize mental illness and even connect with other parents dealing with a challenging child (challenging for whatever reason) without sharing very personal, embarrassing info about your child.
Saying you had a hard day/child is hospitalized please pray for them... Is NOT the same as "Johnny bit me today and kicked the Dr at the mental hospital in the balls in a fit of rage #bipolarmomprobs"
KC, you're right, it shouldn't be embarassing or taboo. But that's not what's being discussed here. It's not the mother's place to share things without her son's permission, no matter his age. It's akin to a mother posting that her child is gay. Not her story to tell.
I agree with AG. Also, I will add that I think there are ways to destigmatize mental illness and even connect with other parents dealing with a challenging child (challenging for whatever reason) without sharing very personal, embarrassing info about your child.
Saying you had a hard day/child is hospitalized please pray for them... Is NOT the same as "Johnny bit me today and kicked the Dr at the mental hospital in the balls in a fit of rage #bipolarmomprobs"
I don't agree. I think talking about what happens and the challenges is one of the only ways to destigmatize. Documentaries on autism meant to educate contain children with autism and their behaviors. I learned a lot about a girls presentation of autism (which is totally different than a boys which is why it's so under diagnosed in girls) by reading info other families put out there about their girls with autism. I knew important talking points of behaviors that were helpful to mention to her developmental pedi thanks to others sharing their journeys.
I agree with AG. Also, I will add that I think there are ways to destigmatize mental illness and even connect with other parents dealing with a challenging child (challenging for whatever reason) without sharing very personal, embarrassing info about your child.
Saying you had a hard day/child is hospitalized please pray for them... Is NOT the same as "Johnny bit me today and kicked the Dr at the mental hospital in the balls in a fit of rage #bipolarmomprobs"
I don't agree. I think talking about what happens and the challenges is one of the only ways to destigmatize. Documentaries on autism meant to educate contain children with autism and their behaviors. I learned a lot about a girls presentation of autism (which is totally different than a boys which is why it's so under diagnosed in girls) by reading info other families put out there about their girls with autism. I knew important talking points of behaviors that were helpful to mention to her developmental pedi thanks to others sharing their journeys.
But you do realize one day and at my children's age sooner rather than later these kids will find these stories that have been shared. Or worse their friends. It is totally and completely unfair to these children. Great it helps you, but that is an extremely self centered way of looking at it. It's not about you it's about these children and the dignity and respect they deserve.
Middle ground: it's important to share this information with other families, not on Facebook.
Tell about your child without using their name? Have a blog or something...if you're really posting to educate, then keep your child's privacy intact. If you just want to vent, come to a message board like this...if you want attention, blast your kids worst moments all over FB.
That's why I don't talk about everything we have been through on FB. I do talk about it here but I never use their full names and this board can't be linked to my FB. There is a line between awareness and blasting your kids all over social media and it isn't that hard to stay on the awareness side.
Oops, I do know the difference between there and their.
I don't agree. I think talking about what happens and the challenges is one of the only ways to destigmatize. Documentaries on autism meant to educate contain children with autism and their behaviors. I learned a lot about a girls presentation of autism (which is totally different than a boys which is why it's so under diagnosed in girls) by reading info other families put out there about their girls with autism. I knew important talking points of behaviors that were helpful to mention to her developmental pedi thanks to others sharing their journeys.
But you do realize one day and at my children's age sooner rather than later these kids will find these stories that have been shared. Or worse their friends. It is totally and completely unfair to these children. Great it helps you, but that is an extremely self centered way of looking at it. It's not about you it's about these children and the dignity and respect they deserve.
It isn't self centered though. The stories raise awareness which hopefully will improve the quality of life of those affected down the line. Another mom could be reading, realize their kid did this or that they wrote off as typical behavior and open up dialogue with their pedi which leads to earlier detection. I agree there needs to be a balance between over sharing but I think putting kids journies with mental/neurological disorders out there hopefully means these things won't be so taboo to discuss.
Middle ground: it's important to share this information with other families, not on Facebook.
Tell about your child without using their name? Have a blog or something...if you're really posting to educate, then keep your child's privacy intact. If you just want to vent, come to a message board like this...if you want attention, blast your kids worst moments all over FB.