tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060372686205861977.post8514872070007513171..comments2024-03-26T05:32:30.698-05:00Comments on Tonia Says: Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month: Day 1: StaringTonia Sayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11406280143637741965noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060372686205861977.post-875985104956161212015-03-02T20:57:41.233-06:002015-03-02T20:57:41.233-06:00It's true! In my experience, adults are so mu...It's true! In my experience, adults are so much more fearful and hold so many more prejudices than children do. (I unfortunately have a post scheduled to go up tomorrow that talks about this very thing.) I've found that letting kids get close and touch my chair really takes away any fear for them. Every kid is different, but I think an honest explanation goes a long way. (So excited to see you here!)Tonia Sayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11406280143637741965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060372686205861977.post-15169223160324857492015-03-02T20:23:41.044-06:002015-03-02T20:23:41.044-06:00I love that you let Hailey try out your wheelchair...I love that you let Hailey try out your wheelchair because that showed her that disability isn't anything to be afraid of, and your explanation of the amputee was perfect! Some people are so freaked out when kids ask disability-related questions, but they don't realize that "shushing" them only serves to reinforce the prejudice and fear of what's different. <br /><br />I love that kids tend to be so matter-of-fact and accepting of disability. My mom is a teacher and I've experienced this with her students too -- they were curious at first, but once I explained, they just nodded and went on with their day. Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16465476805924801942noreply@blogger.com