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Today in homeroom, a boy and I had a conversation about how people need to understand that it is okay to be different. This boy has dyslexia, a condition that can make it hard for you to read. We talked about how people make fun of disabled people, how many teens our age cared only about themselves, and many other things like that.He really understood what it was like to be different.
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As I read your blog, Bean, I realize how hard I tried NOT to be different when I was young. Now that I'm an adult I'm so glad I'm different! I can release my inner weirdo! But when I was a kid, different was the the last thing I wanted to be.
ReplyDeleteKids can be really hard on each other. It has always been that way, I think.
You made a connection with someone! Great way to make something positive out of the teasing! I'm proud of you.
ReplyDeleteI've accepted my differences long ago while still young. In my case, it feels good not to be normal. But when young, it's the norm to want to bee like everyone else, to follow the crowd, or be part of the in crowd.
ReplyDeleteMany of us outgrow that childish behavior, except when it comes to the voting booth. In which case we've transformed from child to robot.
Kids can be hard on each other and lose their innocence quickly.
Unfortunately, "making fun of" people is not limited to the disabled. Done "for fun" can be Ok. Done to be cruel is not. Fortunately for me I can go with the flow and let it slide off me since I know better who I am than others.
Bean, I am so happy you found someone to talk to at school. See, not all boys are weirdos.
ReplyDeleteGood for you Bean!
ReplyDeleteIt's good to know that other people are committed to helping others too.
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely to meet you, Bean. And thank you for the reminder ~ celebrating our uniqueness can be hard sometimes, but is so important.
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