Comments for Family Man Online

Comment on One of the Boys by Cindi and shel

Cindi and shel — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:27:46 +0000

Enjoyed your column very much.
Cindi &Sheldon

Comment on When I’m 100 by Family Man

Family Man — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:13:58 +0000

Thanks so much, Percy, for writing such kind words. I do hope to connect with folks on the work we do as parents. It means a lot to hear your feedback.

Comment on When I’m 100 by Percy

Percy — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 02:13:06 +0000

Your article is absolutely inspiring. I just happened to see itvin”Family Life” magazine. Very inspiring indeed. Keep up the great work.
Percy R

Comment on When I’m 100 by Cranny

Cranny — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:51:22 +0000

Parenting is a dynamic process as you well know and your flexibility in recognizing that will continue to connect you to your kids in ways you have never dreamed of until at least the age of 100 years old! Hugs

Comment on When I’m 100 by Jason Stoffmacher

Jason Stoffmacher — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:52:12 +0000

Unfortunatley, many parents realize whaty you have already, when it’s too late. Kudos for you for seeing what is not (though it should be) that obvious.

Comment on When I’m 100 by Cindi and shel

Cindi and shel — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 03:17:45 +0000

Wonderful column. Really enjoyed reading it
Love u
Cindi and Sheldon

Comment on April Highlights Autism Awareness and Child-Abuse Prevention by Dawn Meredith

Dawn Meredith — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:14:20 +0000

I have been teaching children with special needs for over 20 years, mostly 1:1. I also tutor kids who simply need some help with essay skills, reading and writing. I am constantly surprised and amazed at how resilient these kids are in the face of bullying, teasing, academic failure and coping with being ‘different’ – whether it’s a speech impediment, poor handwriting, or social disability. Once they know I understand what’s happening and why, and I offer them a program that will improve their situation/skills, they usually throw themselves into it with gusto. Kids who are different need encouragement to take hold of their situation, trust in the assistance provided and believe that they have some power for change in their lives. It’s a humbling thing for me to witness. And when they tell me I don’t understand, I can say unequivocally that I in fact do understand, because I struggled myself with academic and social problems in my schooling, having lived in three different countries and attended 11 schools. I had a tutor once and she gave me more than just skills. She gave me compassion, and belief in my worth as a human being, and that has stayed with me my whole life. What I do now is to honour that kindness and belief by passing it on to my students. When we empower them to see the situation as it really is, that bullies are often victims of bullying and not superior, that learning problems are often just a different learning style and way of perceiving the world, then we give them a powerful tool for life.

Comment on Would You Make Your “F” Student Wear a Sign? by Marc

Marc — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:14:30 +0000

This is hard call to make. I dont think i would put my kid through that, but
at the same time. I would have too ask myself what did i do wrong in order to let it come to that situation in the first place.

Comment on Baby, You Can’t Drive My Car by Arrogant SOB

Arrogant SOB — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:54:41 +0000

A follower of my blog recommended your site. Interesting stuff. Entertaining, topical. Similar to mine, although yours is, well, classier and a bit less profane. So keep up the good work. I’ll be checking in regularly.
ArrogantSOB
arrogant-sob.com

Comment on Modeling a Good Marriage for the Kids by Family Man

Family Man — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:48:32 +0000

Thanks so much for your comments, Robert. Believe me, I write partly to remind myself of what I gotta work on, too.