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High School Graduations are for Parents
Views: 1,112Added: Mon. Jun 09, 2008 6:01pm
Posted in: Family
Today I became the parent of a high school graduate. Of course I knew this day would always come but now that it's actually here, it's almost surreal.
Just like most parents, I always want the best for my daughter. I want her to be respectful of others and to judge people based on the content of their character. Sadly, too many people enter into adulthood without a clue as to how the world really is. In today's speech, the Valedictorian admitted he lived in a "bubble" for four years and, as a result, missed out on the opportunity to get to know and help some people along the way.
The future is in the hands of our children and grandchildren. What you instill in them when they're young will reveal itself when they become adults---good or bad. It will also be a reflection on you.So the question is, are you happy with the way your children are turning out?
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Posted 3:11pm June 10th, 2008Great question. The short answer is no.
Our son has wonderful values, is very bright and creative but suffers from depression caused by his inability to resolve ADD issues. As a result he's come to a standstill and is having a difficult time getting beyond his second year of college. He is getting professional help but we are not seeing a lot of progress.
His motivation is low and suffers the classic ADD symptoms; disorganized, no goals, no follow through.
It's not easy being a parent of a child with a handicap, regardless of how it presents.