The Ten Commandments for Parents of Special Kids

[sham]

Hi friends,

# Take one day at a time, and take that day positively. You don't have control over the future, but you do have control over today.

# Never underestimate your child's potential. Allow him, encourage him, expect him to develop to the best of his abilities.

# Find and allow positive mentors: parents and professionals who can share with you their experience, advice, and support.

# Provide and be involved with the most appropriate educational and learning environments for your child from infancy on.

# Keep in mind the feelings and needs of your spouse and your other children. Remind them that this child does not get more of your love just because he gets more of your time.

[bowman]

I do not say all these ten commandments are possible for any parent to follow, but most of them can me followed if the parents is willing to. A child should never be underestimated, he will grow up to be a negative person.

[Tompkins]

This is pretty much obvious, but many parents still do not follow it.
Specialy numbers 6,8,10. Most parents seem to forget that.

[zinta]

Well i completely agree with the thread starter...this type of behaviour could be the saviour of the life of an individual child...so parents should take care of all these things because child himself is not in the stage to understand his betterment.....

[khassa]

u think parents shouldn't underestimate their child as he could be master of some field that they are unaware of....so they should always give priority to their child rather than their realtives child or neighbour's child...it hurts their child at the core....