I don't know what it is, but every time I see Ford Lariat's sig picture, I see a F-150 that just sh@t on itself. Sorry dude, but that's one ugly look.

 

Wow. I forgot about signatures. I disabled them my 2nd day here because so many are too wide and blow my screen out of porportion. And there are too many that are just too big and obnoxious, they distract from the threads. How many times do you need to read about what size tires or what color wind deflector somebody has on their truck?

 

 

i second

 

Me too...

 

I had to do that.

FL, I agree with you that your teacher is in the wrong in her treatment of the girl and everyone in the class as well. It has to uncomfortable for the girl to be singled out, I'm surprised she hasn't mentioned it. But it's unfair to the rest of you too, no one should be forced to befriend another person. It just can't turn out well, personalities will start clashing and it could end up making things worse for the girl. I would mention your concerns to the teacher, make sure she knows you are not upset because the girl is handicapped but that you are uncomfortable being forced to befriend someone. See if possibly she could ask for volunteers to help with the girl, a person who volunteers willingly will be far more apt to be relaxed and not upset the situation.

Hope things work out for you.

 

 

no one should be forced to spend thier life in a wheel chair either, thats life deal with it. Sorry but you having to spend what 10 hours of your life helping someone out is not such a bad thing.

I promise or bet or what ever you want that their will come a day that you will look back and realize that making someone elses life just a little better is about the most satisfying thing any of us can do. some day you will have a child of your own, you will place them in the hands of a school teacher each day and you will pray that your child gets looked after.

after your little 1 week of duty, life is back to normal and you will walk away, hopefully a little more appreciative of the little things in life and look forward to a future of living a self supportive life.

how many of us thart have kids would be proud if our high school kid came home talking about helping someone out that needed a little help? how would you take it if that same kid came home b!tching about having to help someone out that could not walk?

we all know how tough middle and high school are, imagine doing it in a wheel chair. Count your blessing.

 

I wanna get in on the sig deal:

 

Burt and BroDave, I know where you're coming from. Not being able to walk must really suck.

Where FL is coming from though is that the teacher is making the wheelchair pupil a chore. Much like when you have to clean the bathroom once a week or whatever. I'm sure the pupil has friends that are more than willing to help them out, unlike the thugs(if any) in her class that probably make fun of them while the teacher isn't looking.

just my .02

 

lifeguard, i know you are young and I will cut you slack but re-read what you just wrote:

you are comparing showing compation and helping a person with a life long disability, to cleaning a bathroom. sad

one of the hardest things to do is ask for help, this techer is probably trying to ease the pain of someone who is watching people around them starting to Date, drive car, excell in sports, getting part time job, and have freedom to do things they want to do.

 

Suck it up tommorows wednesday allready,You don`t have to wipe her *** right?Chaulk it up to a life experience and who knows you just might make a friend or at least feel good about helping someone out.

 

You quoted me there and guess what, I have 2 grown children. Yes, I placed them in the hands of school teachers and yes, I expected them to be looked after. However, there is a difference between being looked after and being singled out. This girl is being singled out because of her disability and the other students are being singled out to help. I think that is unfair not only to her but to the other students as well.

I agree that our children should be taught to respect others and to do their best to help someone who is less fortunate than they are. But forcing them to do it is not the right way. Some kids can be cruel and forcing them to befriend this girl could lead to anger and resentful feelings. If one of these "helpers" should decide they don't want to do it anymore that handicapped girl could bear the brunt of that anger and resentment. Would that be better?

I am always exceedingly proud of one of my sons when they help another person, but the biggest part of that pride comes from knowing that they did it willingly and voluntarily. I know for a fact that many kids would go home b!tching about having to help (with anything, not just in this situation) if it were being forced upon them. I mean come on, really, how many kids do you know that don't complain when they are made to do something they do not want to do?

Friendship cannot be forced. If this girl needs a constant companion, the teacher would be wise to ask for volunteers because the way she is working it, things are set to blow up in her face and sadly the handicapped girl will absorb the fallout.

 

i agree and how many parent come right back with "you dont have a clue how easy you have it" or "you dont know how lucky you are" i know i do. And when they complain does it make you mad or make you think you have raised a spoiled brat that need to see life from a different angle? there again i know i do. Kids are kids and dont think much past what they see on the surface.

i dont think it is about friendship, it is about helping someone out that deserves a small break. i remember that when i was in high school, if someone broke a leg or was on crutches the teacher let them leave about 3 or 4 minutes early and let someone go with them to carry their books. this is a potential hazard and puts others at risk of tripping over the chair and leg extentions (think about the height, and the crouded halls)

 

Number One, it's a Sign Language Class. What is high school coming to? In my opinion, all signs should be in English period! If you can't read English that is what you should be learning.

Number Two. When you graduate from high school and go into the Army you will spend a week peeling potatoes in Basic Training. If your name is Aardvark, you will peel them twice.

Number Three. I'm going to spare you number three unless I hear anymore whimpering.