tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694965513853411976.post7514352751041888879..comments2023-09-09T07:18:02.143-04:00Comments on Candy at Midnight: Banging our heads against the wall.Leahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09054889785433330600noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694965513853411976.post-11350443113329753272009-05-11T04:56:00.000-04:002009-05-11T04:56:00.000-04:00"he's so innocent, that he takes everything at fac..."he's so innocent, that he takes everything at face value. He has no "street smarts". He can't recognize when some one's being sarcastic in a mean way, (as kids are known to do ) and can't seem to understand when someone doesn't like him, or doesn't want to be his friend" From what you have written, I don't see a problem with your son. I see he is being bullied at school. There should be zero tolerance for this kind of behavior in the school system. Sadly, though, you are going to have to teach your son to be tough and learn how to handle these people and others like him. I think practicing responses in advance, learning what to do it this situations, kind of like improv. would help him just as much as therapy. And I would be aggressive about advocating for your son at school. Letting the school know THEY have a problem and you want them to deal with it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694965513853411976.post-49765141399781410712009-04-07T19:28:00.000-04:002009-04-07T19:28:00.000-04:00Ok - stop blaming yourselves. I've met all three o...Ok - stop blaming yourselves. I've met all three of you and you're very nice adults with a delightful son.<BR/>Having the teacher watching may just do the trick. A long time ago, a teacher (umm, 5th grade) called about our son's behavior. I agreed that he could keep a "record" and we would meet again to analyze just what was going on. <BR/>Turned out K was not the problem.<BR/>I'm guessing that your teacher may now see/hear what's going on with Noah and be able to nab the bullies and so, help Noah cope with difficult situations as well.<BR/>I agree w/ Jill, start with the school counselor, if there is one. If not, at your next conference w/ the teacher, please have someone else there also, like the principal or other staff member. And, both of you should be there if at all possible. AND, take notes, ask questions.meanderingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03217152983030885746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694965513853411976.post-44080940482861295182009-04-07T17:17:00.000-04:002009-04-07T17:17:00.000-04:00My heart just hurts for you right now! My little ...My heart just hurts for you right now! My little one is small enough that I haven't had to worry about any of this- yet. I know that we will, though! Hang in there and like Jill said- don't blame yourself! This is a tough disease and just wreaks havoc on their bodies in every way possible. You're doing a great job!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842687454353803647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694965513853411976.post-58676810536425483942009-04-07T15:47:00.000-04:002009-04-07T15:47:00.000-04:00Oh gosh! I feel for you :( Are you sure these outb...Oh gosh! I feel for you :( Are you sure these outbursts are not due to sugars bouncing (a.k.a. hormones?) I hate to use that as a crutch but it could explain some of whats going on...especially the "hissy fits". <BR/><BR/>Not long ago, we had the same thing going on with Kacey. She was throwing temper tantrums that were soooo not like her and worse than she ever did when she hit terrible 2's. She'd stomp and flail her arms and I'd stand there and say "Who are you and what have you done with Kacey?" because it was so bad. Her blood sugars were all over the place and there was nothing she could physically do to control them. I know it's hard to get other people to understand that their moods are affected THIS much by blood sugars. Especially teachers...I always feel like I'm making "excuses" for Kacey but it's obvious that blood sugars affect her work because the proof is in her attitude and grades when they match up to the time of day she tested and what her blood sugar was.<BR/>Another thing he needs to understand is when Noah is being bullied, his sugars can go up from being upset and that can cause the outburst too.<BR/><BR/>Gosh...I sooooo feel for you :( (((Hugs))) Have you talked to the school counselor yet? Maybe start within the school since thats where it's happening. Maybe they can bring the nurse in on the situation and she can help them understand how diabetes affects Noah entirely.<BR/><BR/>Above all...DON'T blame yourself :( As Mommies, we have a natural instinct to be overprotective and even more when we are dealing with something like diabetes. You're a great parent and you haven't done anything wrong!<BR/><BR/>Keep your chin up! :)Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16355188326211750959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694965513853411976.post-19415183563650553022009-04-07T15:05:00.000-04:002009-04-07T15:05:00.000-04:00OH MY GOODNESS. I think you have written this post...OH MY GOODNESS. I think you have written this post about my Maddison! (and us as parents) We are in this very similar place right now. We even just had a bully too. No wise words of advice, but I am right here with you. <BR/><BR/>type1mom-chasingnumbers.blogspot.comKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17009502794324247532noreply@blogger.com