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Post by advocate4myself on Jun 4, 2008 19:46:14 GMT -5
It is awful to handle rudeness. Adult's who are rude know that it is wrong, they say and act that way because they choose to depending on their personality and mood. Children may not always know or really understand. It is an impulsive reaction. However, not all children are like this. If the child, boy, was older than say seven, then, I think they know the difference but not know how to handle their impulsiveness. An eleven year old would know it was not a nice thing. I am not condoning his behavior.
I have been around rude people, but not because of my Down syndromeness. Most people don't know. If they suspect me having Down syndrome they don't say anything to me. They may say something to someone else instead. I have never had anyone come up to me and say, "Excuse me, but, I was wondering, um, do you have Down syndrome?" Rudeness should not tolerated but, unfortunately people will be rude. Children should be taught about differences and respect. It depends on the parent and their attitudes. Of course, there are opportunites when you can teach someone about Down syndrome too. I think it depends on the moment. I am sorry you were hurt.......Debbie
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Post by advocate4myself on Jun 4, 2008 19:18:40 GMT -5
What if it wasn't a fluke? Maybe he just knew because he is on the computer alot or he watched someone else do it. It sounds he knows the computer very well. Way to go Nicholas! ;D...........Debbie
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Post by advocate4myself on Jun 4, 2008 19:09:36 GMT -5
I have had problems with finding glasses to fit me just about all of my life. I have the small nose bridge, yes, it is there, and it seems that most people I have come across have told me I look better without them. I need glasses to see the small things. Usually the arms need to be shortened and have the coverings on the arms as well. They can't be too wide in the front for my face.I wear smaller frames now. ..........Debbie
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Post by advocate4myself on May 22, 2008 19:23:58 GMT -5
Welcome to Unomas Beth! I think you will like it here.......Debbie. "Yvette" on NAD. ;D
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Post by advocate4myself on May 22, 2008 19:16:58 GMT -5
I knew my sister loved me but, I also knew she resented the attention I received because of my learning and needing help sometimes. Siblings do have a tough time when they are younger. They need encouragement as well as understanding. Sometimes it can be difficult to treat every child the same. Maybe I am wrong? I knew I was not "equal" with my sister. I knew I was different and I had a hard time with this as I grew up.
I remember a long time ago when I saw Barbara Walters on TV talking about her sister. I had the impression she had Down syndrome, but, maybe not. Barbara is a very private person. She does not talk about personal things in her life on TV. Maybe she had other mental delays, I really don't know. I could tell she had a hard time talking about her. Times were different while she grew up. You didn't talk about those with disabilities, and if you did, you did so privately.........Debbie
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Post by advocate4myself on May 22, 2008 19:01:47 GMT -5
I've been there too. I was asked to speak at the Down syndrome Congreee Conference there back in the late eighties. It is a nice place I am sure, but, it rained while I was there and I didn't get to see much of the place.
Beth, your signature name sounds familiar. Did you ever post on NAD? I have several times but, lately I haven't..........Debbie
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Post by advocate4myself on May 22, 2008 18:51:41 GMT -5
Wow, what a great trip! What was the John Brown figure like? He looked really fierce to me. I believe Robert E. Lee was there to help capture him. He was not that well known yet. I have never been to a wax museum. The place you described sounded wonderful!............Debbie
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Post by advocate4myself on May 15, 2008 20:43:16 GMT -5
Our Down syndrome support group President, has a son with the translocation/Down syndrome. He is her second son. Her name is Vicki. She has posted on here a couple of times. She is awfully busy lady. Vicki knows alot about Down syndrome! I really enjoy talking to her............Debbie
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Post by advocate4myself on May 13, 2008 19:17:28 GMT -5
I think that was a great message. And Cole is a cutie!..........Debbie
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Post by advocate4myself on May 3, 2008 22:02:27 GMT -5
They are wonderful pictures. Thank you for sharing them with us. And how cute your boys are! How old is Ethan now? He looks adorable! I feel strange without my glasses. I wear them all the time. I have to if I want to make out what I see especially people's faces........Debbie
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Post by advocate4myself on May 3, 2008 21:48:13 GMT -5
Good picture Bob. And Charlie is so cute! I am assuming that is Charlie with you walking. I have never been to New York City but my Mother has been there. She traveled there with a friend while visiting other places in that area. What is Princeton like? I have never been that far...........Debbie
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Post by advocate4myself on May 3, 2008 21:33:00 GMT -5
Victoria's Dad,
I love to visit Barnes & Noble. I guess I have never noticed that happening to me. I don't recall anything falliing out of the books. You are too funny! You don't sound like a serious person to me! I am just kidding.
I learned to cook after I was an adult. I was twenty years old living with my Aunt when she taught me how to cook on the stove top. I mainly learned how to cook simple things like, scrambled eggs and boiling an egg. We simply went from there. She is the one that taught me about stove tops and the pictures of each burner. I now know to look cautiously to make sure which burner I am turning on and off. Mom taught me how to cook a chicken breast and to boil rice. I love Chicken and Rice. I eventually worked up to the oven. I don't like ovens because they become so hot. I knew that one day I would have to learn how to use one. Mom taught me how to use burn holders and how to put your food in and out safely. I can now say I can use the oven, but, I don't consider myself to be very good at it. I perfer to use the stove top and Microwave. However I will use the oven if I have to......................Debbie
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Post by advocate4myself on May 3, 2008 21:17:41 GMT -5
Today we had our Special Olympics Spring Games. I play Bocce with a group of other Special Olympics athletes. My boy-friend Steve and I played on the same team. We started out good but the other team caught up with us and surged ahead. We came from behind and won the gold! Two points for us meant we reached the final point. I couldn't believe it. I am new to being athlete where I live. I was an athlete in Tuscon, Arizona in bowling but I was young and didn't have any health problems. Now I do. I found a sport I can play and not hurt myself. So it is nice to be an athlete like the others instead of watching from the sidelines............Debbie
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Post by advocate4myself on May 3, 2008 21:01:48 GMT -5
I watched the whole video and it was great! Angela did so well! I don't know Angela but, I have to say, I was so proud of her! How blessed I was to watch it myself......................Debbie
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Post by advocate4myself on May 3, 2008 20:36:30 GMT -5
I really liked what his father said. "Why not us?" And he considered Trig, "PERFECT." Especially after watching that Life Time movie, The Memory Keepers Daughter. The doctor wanted the perfect daughter and chose to give her up because she had Down syndrome while another father in another time said, "Our son is perfect." After they just had a son with Down syndrome. A different time yes but a totally different mindset. I read the current story on Yahoo news just a few hours ago........Debbie
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