tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913521903629178880.post5057330699400746548..comments2023-10-23T13:20:06.086-04:00Comments on Hannah's Shenanigans: Not so nice....name-callingBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10092198491274193931noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913521903629178880.post-26855693990043128132009-09-05T10:35:33.242-04:002009-09-05T10:35:33.242-04:00I hate having to deal with situations like this (h...I hate having to deal with situations like this (hasn't happened with my younger daughter with DS, but happens often with my 8 year old with autism). Role playing is a great idea. We also use social stories.datrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11780816487520416497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913521903629178880.post-83564455465908177452009-09-04T18:50:24.533-04:002009-09-04T18:50:24.533-04:00Very sorry this happened to Hannah!! But I love h...Very sorry this happened to Hannah!! But I love how then she had such a great time in the pool with such a kind girl!! <br /><br />I'm still chuckling over Legal US citizen!! I so know what I'm gonna say if anyone calls me an alien :)Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00882402227101420378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913521903629178880.post-90737719349607681422009-09-03T19:49:11.315-04:002009-09-03T19:49:11.315-04:00UGH! I know kids are mean, but UGH! It makes me ...UGH! I know kids are mean, but UGH! It makes me so sad. And you are a much better grown up than me. I would have gone back in there like a nut and probably said something nasty to the offenders. But then again, I'm a jackass. I'm glad to know you're not one, too!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504057828175813981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913521903629178880.post-84075349616477662492009-09-03T15:19:11.823-04:002009-09-03T15:19:11.823-04:00Kids ARE mean man...
I was once called an alien ...Kids ARE mean man... <br /><br />I was once called an alien too for having red hair!!! <br /><br />I said, "Shhh... don't tell anyone!" <br /><br />:)Sheenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09497767657766809312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913521903629178880.post-11404867316790873002009-09-03T10:59:05.191-04:002009-09-03T10:59:05.191-04:00We did a lot of role playing with Stephen last yea...We did a lot of role playing with Stephen last year before he started kindergarten. He's short, so I'd call out, "Hey, shrimp!" It took a while for him to learn to respond, "Heya, lobster!" Boy was that time well spent! Wish I'd done it with my over-sensitive girl.<br /><br />We have a good book called Stick and Stones that goes through various anti-bullying techniques to teach kids. One of our favorites is "you might be right". No matter what someone calls you, you reply, "Yep, you might be right!" I've seen this in action, and it makes the name calling game boring pretty fast.<br /><br />FWIW (and hugs to Hannah and you!)<br />Anyway, sorry for Hannah.Julianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913521903629178880.post-29932929093752034932009-09-03T01:06:36.835-04:002009-09-03T01:06:36.835-04:00Wow, just stinks how people can be so mean. Sorry ...Wow, just stinks how people can be so mean. Sorry Hannah had to go through this. Loved your come back at the end of the post!Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06839002672133730210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913521903629178880.post-12847919436375116322009-09-02T22:38:00.619-04:002009-09-02T22:38:00.619-04:00What a tough situation for her. My 10 yo has a har...What a tough situation for her. My 10 yo has a hard time distinguishing when someone is just being curious or playful and when they are truly being malicious. She is very sensitive and we've had to work with her on reading people. I think she gets it from me.Brandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704697731192764110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913521903629178880.post-71728104420480113722009-09-02T15:58:57.330-04:002009-09-02T15:58:57.330-04:00I'm sorry for Hannah. It is never fun to have...I'm sorry for Hannah. It is never fun to have that happen. I like the role playing idea. Sawyer had that happen (he was four) and some bully started trying to 'scare' him. Funny thing, he just ignored the guy and was playing. The guy kept getting more bold until he was ready to push Sawyer down the slide. My daughter (also 4) stood between the guy and Sawyer. The guy was a good 25 pounds bigger than she. He backed off. Meanwhile, bully's mom just stood around like nothing was going on. I was ready to clobber someone. My husband pulled me away before I did.<br /><br />JanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913521903629178880.post-33154894900405997002009-09-02T09:01:41.853-04:002009-09-02T09:01:41.853-04:00Some kids were harrassing my kindergartner for a m...Some kids were harrassing my kindergartner for a month on the school bus before I ever knew anything about it about his warts! It was really really hurtful to him but for some reason he couldn't tell me about it. :( I'm glad Hannah can talk to you about these things. One tip I read recently about bullying is this: If you get upset, they win. Maybe that is something she can keep in mind if there is a next time. :( I'm sorry Hannah. You are a beautiful girl.Charissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09621183972130351161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913521903629178880.post-44410705700033891332009-09-02T08:07:33.174-04:002009-09-02T08:07:33.174-04:00Beth, I am so impressed with your clarity and logi...Beth, I am so impressed with your clarity and logic. I'm also impressed with the idea of role playing to help Hannah learn self-coping skills in a situation like that.<br /><br />It's funny how some things get even out -- like Hannah's new swimming partner. What a great way to end the gym visit!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913521903629178880.post-53448722555435616852009-09-02T02:48:14.907-04:002009-09-02T02:48:14.907-04:00I'm so sorry to hear that Hannah had to go thr...I'm so sorry to hear that Hannah had to go through this, children can be cruel sometimes, whether intentional or not. I know its something that can happen to any child and I fear the day when it happens to either on my kids but especially Saira, as it would probably be harder for her to understand such a situtation, I am just dreading the thought of anyone being mean and cruel to Saira, but unfortunately I know that I can't prevend and protect her from all situations, and that day will come. What you are doing is great, in that you have prepared Hannah in how to deal with different situations I will definately try and do the same when the time comes, although I can't even think of how to prepare a child for such eventualities.<br />Hope Hannah is doing o.k. again and the horrible incident is just a distant memory now.Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15552691097146215450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913521903629178880.post-24602157358353330012009-09-02T02:31:03.958-04:002009-09-02T02:31:03.958-04:00I love your sense of humor!I love your sense of humor!mauimomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08945326689492358837noreply@blogger.com