Daughters first week of school / life lesson learned

[skyhightree1]

Today my daughter had her 2nd day of school. I asked her how was your day of school she said it was good I had fun. Myself and her mom were filing out paperwork and she comes back to us and goes " Can I take a ball to school or toys " wife says why do you want to take a ball? " Daughter says well see I got a new friend named Isabella and she has problems with her legs.. We go out to recess but she can't go on any equipment or play with us and I wanted to take a ball to play with her cause I think shes sad no one plays with her and she has to sit in her chair by herself and we even gotta help her to the bathroom. OMG I couldn't believe my ears and instantly my eyes got watery and i had to compose myself before I could address her. Her mom said yes you may take a ball and I will write a note to the teacher to make sure its ok. I then said im glad you are enjoying school and have made a new friend. I want to tell you this is your real first life lesson you may not understand me now but believe me you will when you are older. I told her sweetie you are a kind person and see the person for who she is whereas some kids will look at her differently because she can't play or do things the rest of them do. I told her when people are different from them some people have a tendency to shy away from them and told her please do not do that to the little girl she needs more friends like you that will give up running with the majority and sacrifice that to make sure your friend is happy and always be her friend.That was my daughters first lesson in humanitarianism. Now mywife my grandma and myself are going to check into why there is not handicapped playground equipment and I will be paying a visit to the school principal and the school board. We want to see what can be done about circumstances like that I pay enough taxes they should already have this in place. We have even looked at some equipment and agreed to pay for the equip if the school system installs it. Wish us luck. :frowns:

 

[Deepsouth]

Good luck sky. Sounds like the apple didn't fall far from the tree. I Know your proud of her.

 

[skyhightree1]

Good luck sky. Sounds like the apple didn't fall far from the tree. I Know your proud of her.

Thank you and yes I truly am cause at that age so many kids can be cruel to each other. I have a very soft spot in my heart for kids as do many of you all on this board.

 

[presmudjo]

Your heart is good... BUT.

You have to look at the whole picture. The school system has rules(think government) it must abide by too. Handicap children with devices may need extra help(again think government rules), which means specialized personnel, which means a new position for employee. If one school does something, and it is not a school designated for specilized services, then all schools will require the same treatments. Do you see where i am going with this? The can of worms with unintended consequences. Inquiring with the principal as to your daughters concerns might yeild some answers.

What kind of fun can you and daughter come up with for isabelle to enjoy while outside using what you have already, along with the ball.

I think you are probbly good at thinking outside the box!
my :2cents:

 

[skyhightree1]

ive thought about that too and we shall see. Worst case scenario if parents allow we don't mind buying it just for her to use at her home if the parents agree.
my edit is yes I do think gov't should have those facilities for all kids i mean heck they burn us all up in taxes and id rather see it go to something productive than someones wallet and im sure I will make a ton of people mad by suggesting this but hey nothing gets changed if people don't speak up.

 

[presmudjo]

I don't think lots will get mad, but some may go overboard on insisting equipment gets installed asap, if you know what i mean. I watched yesterday's school board meeting today. I needed to see a portion which ended up at the very end. I was impressed as to all they were doing getting through the first 2 weeks of school, what needs tweeking and what needs to get done for nextyear. I did discover that fed money from 2 years go has not appeared yet, nd comments were made about not holding your breath for it even though the district had done what was required to partner and re eive this grant. Sorry for typos, chinese phone doesn't want to behave tonight!

 

[skyhightree1]

I agree about the fed money and alot needs fixing.. It will be an uphill battle for sure. no prob about the phone lol

 

[presmudjo]

That's because you aren't typing on it! Weird, somedays no problem and others like today, i have to keep fixing what typed wrong, and delete random words it inserted. This phone always has hated the a key! Android.

 

[Commercialfarmer]

That is a sweet girl to think about someone else at that age, when they aren't even around. Nice job dad.

 

[bigbull338]

you are raising your lil girl right.an her being a friend an playing with that little girl is great.as every1 needs friends.an its hard for kids that have a dissabily an cant get around like other kids to make friends.

 

[skyhightree1]

That is a sweet girl to think about someone else at that age, when they aren't even around. Nice job dad.

Thank you.

you are raising your lil girl right.an her being a friend an playing with that little girl is great.as every1 needs friends.an its hard for kids that have a dissabily an cant get around like other kids to make friends.

Thank you and I agree it breaks my heart to think of a lil girl sitting on the side and all kids leaving her to play while she sits there lonely because she can't find anything to play with to help create interaction amongst her and other kids.

 

[DLD]

Very impressed with you and your daughter both, sky. I hope you can find a way to help with equipment, but the most important thing is that your daughter is being friends with this girl - love is always the greatest gift...

 

[pdfangus]

good job skyhightree1

 

[inyati13]

You and your little one have a good heart. I always liked the movie "Emperor of the North". Lee Marvin was the hobo A#1. He told the kid you got the will kid but you don't have the heart. And it takes both. I think you and your daughter have both.

 

[skyhightree1]

Very impressed with you and your daughter both, sky. I hope you can find a way to help with equipment, but the most important thing is that your daughter is being friends with this girl - love is always the greatest gift...

Thank you. I plan on bringing this up with the school during the back to school night and seeing what kind of reception I get while talking to other parents and school administration. I told my daughter this morning I was proud of her and the lil girl needed more friends like her and that do not be like everyone else and leave her cause shes different and remain friends and reminded my daughter she doesnt have to be on the playground with the other kids she has one at home.

good job skyhightree1

Thank You.

You and your little one have a good heart. I always liked the movie "Emperor of the North". Lee Marvin was the hobo A#1. He told the kid you got the will kid but you don't have the heart. And it takes both. I think you and your daughter have both.

Thank you for those kind words.

 

[HDRider]

She is lucky to have you and you know how lucky you are.

Thanks for sharing such a uplifting story.

 

[dun]

Give me hope for even a younger generation then I'm exposed to.

 

[TN Cattle Man]

Great job Sky! Children are such a Blessing!!

 

[Jogeephus]

Sounds like you have a good one. :tiphat:

 

[skyhightree1]

She is lucky to have you and you know how lucky you are.

Thanks for sharing such a uplifting story.

You are welcome. I tell ya makes me appreciate waking up every morning and letting small things go. I am lucky.

Give me hope for even a younger generation then I'm exposed to.

I agree. shes not the only kid out there like that.. We all just wish there were alot more of them.

Great job Sky! Children are such a Blessing!!

Thank you very much and yes they are a true blessing.

Sounds like you have a good one. :tiphat:

Thank you Jo.