Unkind People

[horselady]

Just been to collect my little grandson and his big sister from school. He has autism-the type they call "high functioning" so goes to a mainstream primary school. I rarely pick them up, usually the other granny does it, so people don't know me and I overheard some mums call him "the weird kid". The little mite is 5 years old for god's sake, and is one of the sweetest natured humans. Why be so cruel about a little child? I didn't say a word because my granddaughter hadn't heard them and I didn't want to draw attention for her sake (she's 8) but it's really upset me. I shan't tell his mum and dad so I've told you nice bunch instead so you can stick pins in voodoo dolls for me.

[Old_Geezer]

That's humans for you. Kids tend to be worse.

[Mamyalynne]

People often say 'Children can be cruel', but when you witness this you know where some get it from.

Really, it's ignorance, would be so much nicer if they tried to find out why he is a bit different and educate themselves.

[woofgang]

I go to get my pins right now :)

[naomi24]

Don't let ignorant people get to you. They're not worth it. x

[EDDIE51]

I'm afraid that is how many kids and parents are, too ignorant to know that many children have such problems but that they are all respected members of our society. A few years back similar opinions would have been expressed about coloured children,that has changed and the same needs to happen in cases like this.

[mallyh]

i would go up the school tomorrow and while other nan takes the little ones in ,have a word with the people .

[horselady]

Thanks for your replies, I know they are ignorant and should be ignored but it just really surprised me. The other kids are lovely with him, accept he is different and look out for him.

[murraymints]

school gates bitching ! GGGGRRR..nasty nasty..

[ummmm]

It wouldn't bother me. My son is high functioning autistic...I don't need to be told he's odd, I know he is.

[EDDIE51]

I would not 'have a word' with the people who are saying this, they are likely to be so ignorant that they will take it as an insult and get even worse.
I would talk to the head teacher and let them know what is being said, hopefully they will be able to find a way to improve the situation.

[weecalf]

to say any thing about them would put you on their level . If it happens again just say have a great day you deserve nice things in your life .Will make them think at least .

[ummmm]

How Eddie? The school can't police the parents.

[EDDIE51]

horselady, that is how it is at my grandkids school. There is one really lovely child who is 'high functioning autistic' the other kids look after him and go out of their way to help. Kids are far better than the adults in such things.

[Mamyalynne]

I wouldn't involve school over one silly person's comment.

As he grows and gets to understand himself and those around him, he'll develop coping strategies.

My eldest Grandson used to walk towards people who stared if for example he was doing helicopter hand movements as he walked.

'Is there something you'd like to ask me?'

[horselady]

Haha mamyalynne, he does the helicopter hands too bless him.

[EDDIE51]

ummmm, as in my grandkids school, the teachers can make sure the other pupils know that such children are a valued part of the school and need to be treated with extra help understanding and kindness. The parents will soon learn from the children.

[ummmm]

In an ideal world, Eddie, but we don't live in an ideal world.

[horselady]

Sadly true I think Hmmmm, he went to a party a while ago, took a lot of effort to get him to go. The mum of the birthday child was right in his face going "come on, join in" etc, which he hates. The child said "mummy, you musn't crowd him, let him have some quiet time"

[horselady]

That said ummmm, not hmmmm, stupid iPad

[Mamyalynne]

He'll get by, we are blessed with three of them and they are a joy.


Eldest gets in more bother protecting others than anything else.