sad....but..reality has set in(long)

[Elyse]

First of all, I think you son's behavior should be putting the biggest smile on your face. He acted like a little man. I think that is just beautiful. I also think it is a wonderful idea to do a show and tell and explain to the kids in Mia's class. Educating Mia's class will probably show them just how special she really is.

Sending lots of ((((HUGS)))) to your special little girl, your very special little boy and you!

 

[Smooshlips]

I love indyb's idea of a difference day. Sounds like a good way to break the ice about everyones differences and a good way for all of the children to begin their learning experience.

 

[Shanz]

ok I think I mightve missed something. Did they make fun of her..or just touch her implant? Ive they just toughed her implant I dont think they were being cruel, just curious.

 

[tasillo]

they were NOt making fun...i think they were freaked out as they have never seen anything like it....one boy kept touching it over and over and thats why the coil fell off...its just held my magnet so it you touch to hard or she bumps something or even put her hat on it usually comes off and she cannot hear.
I know they were just curious...its just the look on Mia's face was just ...well she was shocked and did not know why they were all pointing and staring and touching.
Her class will definately know what she has and how it works....but like i said before not everone knows what it is and it is human nature to stare....i did too before i knew anything about it...
In Mia's eyes she sees herself as different but not weird....and thats the kind of look the kids were giving her....i was just a prtective mother hen who felt like picking her up and taking her out of there and never going back
BUt reality is she will be stared at.....i guess after 3 years i am in tha acceptance stage and at times even forget she is a girl who is deaf.
thank you all for listenning

 

[M&Dsmommy]

i was just a prtective mother hen who felt like picking her up and taking her out of there and never going back

I can totally understand that...it's the mama bear instinct! Don't mess with my kid. Poor kiddo...how confusing for her! I have to agree that the kids were being curious and that's good because it creates teachable moments. I know my four yr old has asked questions and pointed out differences, but he's just trying to figure it all out. (((HUGS))) to you tho, it's so hard to see our kids hurting or sad. We just want to fix it.

 

[Luvnmyboxer]

I'm sure that the school faculty is- rather will be aware of your child's implant when she goes to school there. In my nieces class (2nd grade) there is a child who has undergone chemotherapy twice since she started school there a year ago. At the beginning of the school year the school sends a letter home informing parents of this little girl's condition and that she will be randomly wearing hats, appliances and such and to inform your child not to ridicule her and be rude, etc. Maybe the school would do something similar, like sending a letter out to inform ppl of your daughter's implant and how it is a hearing device not a toy, and it is of noone's concern and should not be messed with as it is a medical necessity. Dont know if this idea helps but I would bring it up to the school when you enroll her for classes, maybe they've dealt with similar issues before. Good Luck and hopeflly things will get better, I know it's harder on you than on your daughter.

 

[lexintitus]

Whew! I was starting to get a bit scared with some people calling the kids mean and cruel. Yes, kids can be cruel, but these kids didn't seem to be and I'm glad it was cleared up!

I work with several hearing impaired (HI) children and their classmates absolutely love them. The children are informed of the various devices the HI children wear. I think talking to the class, in the beginning of the school year, will help out alot. We talk about it as being something "special and cool." The little ones love that. Then they want to know if they can wear the devices too! All of my HI speech students are very self-confident and it shows. I know having the right teacher helps out with that too. I hope everything works out well.