tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post229680649347232296..comments2023-09-18T10:25:26.878-05:00Comments on A Shot in the Dark: TagsSandra Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16664436447708465809noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-28860148332809462842006-11-15T11:25:00.000-06:002006-11-15T11:25:00.000-06:00Kids can be such a bunch of jerks. I'm sorry Jose...Kids can be such a bunch of jerks. I'm sorry Joseph experienced that. <br /><br />When I was in 5th grade, I had a girl start a club called the "We Hate Diabetics" club. Regardless of the fact that she was the only member, I was still very hurt. It feels crummy to be picked on. But if it wasn't me and diabetes then it was the kid who had red hair. Or the kid who was taller than everyone Kerri.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11463843830570716380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-72655994675944757482006-11-14T14:32:00.000-06:002006-11-14T14:32:00.000-06:00Colleen-
Thanks. I think you're right. When we ...Colleen-<br /><br />Thanks. I think you're right. When we gave our talk last year, the kids responded so positively to it...<br /><br />Nicole-<br /><br />As always, thanks. I'll let Joseph know.<br /><br />Chris-<br /><br />The diabetes does indeed color the way you feel and respond to this sort of thing-- if someone messes with our kids, the stakes just seem so much higher.<br /><br />Sandra Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16664436447708465809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-43021355427571109152006-11-14T14:26:00.000-06:002006-11-14T14:26:00.000-06:00Sandra,
I’m dealing with a bully issue right now ...Sandra, <br />I’m dealing with a bully issue right now with my son, and let me tell you, I know there isn’t much that gets me as hot/hurt/ticked/upset as having another child do something to my son that is meant to make him feel as though he is not worth as much as he is (you know, like he isn’t as priceless and wonderful as he really is?). Good luck dealing with the school and on that diabetes Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02841767505240383644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-37934606332408436822006-11-14T13:36:00.000-06:002006-11-14T13:36:00.000-06:00Can I say that I want to smack "L" as well?
I hop...Can I say that I want to smack "L" as well?<br /><br />I hope the talk helps. Maybe "L" will feel bad about doing what he did and apologize? (what are the chances)Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08174978790549584487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-3468296983636106762006-11-14T13:05:00.000-06:002006-11-14T13:05:00.000-06:00Sandra,
That story makes me so angry! I hope the ...Sandra,<br /><br />That story makes me so angry! I hope the kid's parents can express to him just how awful that was. I also hope L steps in dog poo on his way home from school today. Your Joseph seems like a really good egg.<br /><br />CareyCareyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03252423353276583308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-22374570852971379932006-11-14T12:54:00.000-06:002006-11-14T12:54:00.000-06:00Sandra,
We were so there last year. Bullies picki...Sandra,<br />We were so there last year. Bullies picking on Daniel because of his D. It all came down to ignorance and fear. Once they understood everything settled down.<br />Good Luck.<br />VivVivianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276484548667354919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-10368251176726487632006-11-14T08:35:00.000-06:002006-11-14T08:35:00.000-06:00Sandra
I know how Joseph feels. When I started my...Sandra<br />I know how Joseph feels. When I started my job months ago, I was hesitant to tell people about my diabetes. I wanted them to know me before I was labled "The girl with diabetes". <br /><br />I think that talking to the kids at school would be a good idea. I bet anything that the kids will be extremely supportive.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09015010977890837616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-1109862525512623102006-11-13T21:17:00.000-06:002006-11-13T21:17:00.000-06:00This is something my wife and myself fear the most...This is something my wife and myself fear the most. It is bad enought there is bullying out there but when you add this dynamic to the mix it makes it a little more volatile on the way you think and act on this. <br />I have no advice. I just know your decision will be the right one.<br />Good luck. Please let us know how it turns out.<br />ChrisChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00788604201777909431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-7772594578106460502006-11-13T21:07:00.000-06:002006-11-13T21:07:00.000-06:00Oh Man, Sandra, this makes me so mad. But I know ...Oh Man, Sandra, this makes me so mad. But I know that it's in part just a kid who really didn't understand the significance - still, it makes me want to give him a little of his own medicine. <br /><br />I hope the talk goes well and please tell Joseph that I'm thinking of him. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-60158386648675186232006-11-13T19:45:00.000-06:002006-11-13T19:45:00.000-06:00Sandra,
Yes, go in and talk to the kids. When our ...Sandra,<br />Yes, go in and talk to the kids. When our son was dx'd with ADD, he let his friends/classmates know about it and then did an interview w/ the school newspaper (this was in high school). I received calls from parents wanting to know more. He received the support he needed from the other kids. It was truly nifty. Other kids then talked about issues they were dealing with and their openAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-53440076161444317722006-11-13T18:59:00.000-06:002006-11-13T18:59:00.000-06:00Gina-
I don't think so. When Joseph and I talked...Gina-<br /><br />I don't think so. When Joseph and I talked more about this, it really sounded like the kid had no clue about the significance of his dog tag.<br /><br />And, from what Joseph said -- this was an isolated thing with this boy. That's why he was so shocked by it.<br /><br />Regardless, he and I both feel like these kids need to have a better understanding of why he wears that tag.Sandra Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16664436447708465809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11856564.post-12021276210588242352006-11-13T18:11:00.000-06:002006-11-13T18:11:00.000-06:00I really don't understand why kids act like that, ...I really don't understand why kids act like that, its probably best you have the talk with the kids in school ...but, do you think it will make it worse with the bully and joseph?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com