By ALICEANN MEYER
We’ve had some encounters recently that have inspired me to write this post. This is something I hope everyone reads and shares. This is a message that doesn’t just pertain to Jameson, but to all children who are made fun of and singled out for their differences; and I am pretty sure their parents feel the same way I do.
I want to begin by saying that I don’t hold anything against these children, or their parents. I understand that it can be extremely awkward when your child is the one making fun or being mean to another child. But, the next time this happens I hope these parents do more. Because although I cannot take offence, I would be lying if I said it didn’t hurt. It does.
It hurts to see my child be made fun of, knowing that this will be a big part of his world for the rest of his life.
By now you might be wondering what happened to prompt these words. Nothing has happened that hasn’t happened before; and sadly that won’t happen again. But, for some reason, it has just happened a lot in the last few weeks.
AliceAnn with Jameson.
We recently moved to a new town, and our oldest is in 1st grade. The second week of school there was an open house to see the school and meet his teacher. The entire school, K-5th grade, was corralled in the cafeteria to listen to opening remarks and welcomes. As we were walking into the crowded cafeteria we were immediately greeted by a little boy who pointed at Jameson, nudged his mother, and said he looked funny. We paid no mind and continued to walk through the cafeteria looking for a spot to sit down. Shortly after we sat down two little girls and their mother sat across from us. One little girl looks at us, turned to her mother and said “He looks scary”, pointing to Jameson. Her mother told her that wasn’t nice to say, and turned around.
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Its sad how children ask honest questions or give truthful statements and are quickly ushered away. Like its shameful to ask questions. My little neighbor (4) said your son looked like a "cute quasimodo from the hunchback of notre dame" instead of reprimanding her, her mother asked her why she thought that. Her reply "they have the same awesome eyes." The first statement taken on its own could be construed as insulting but when asked it turned into a beautiful compliment. This girl also asked what was wrong with your son but in the end really didnt care. She just loves his eyes. And frankly so do i
This is such amazing advise. My little girl has a big cherry birthmark on her lip and the staring really gets to me sometimes, but after reading this I have a totally different outlook on what to think.. Find the positive in everything! Jameson is truly beautiful and he will brighten the world with that beautiful smile!! xx