Do you think kids of a disabled parent suffer?

Question

i mean from peers and the financial side when the mother can't afford too much or get to too many places to buy varied gifts and items

Answer 1

Hi nendlin

As long as you love and support them when it matters you'll all be fine.

Freinds come and go, but you will allways be Mum.

Remember to make time for them and be interested in what their into and encourage them. I'm sure you already do. Some Kids can seem uncaring they all deal with it differently.
Your unconditional love is what they need not electrical gadgets or fancy clothes.

Answer 2

Somewhat yes. But love is usually an overwhelming factor, which is stronger than trying to keep up with the latest trends. I think the child would be more prone to become protective/defensive of the parent. If the disabled parent is able to love their child, the bond between them is stronger than a comment from a peer or a present that their parent couldn't afford.

Answer 3

I have a disabled parent. I would do anything for her simply because she gave me life. I think kids these days have become so self centered that they do not realize they need to take care of the people who brought them into this world. It can be difficult at times, but money and going out is the last thing on my mind. I just want to make my mother as happy and comfortable as possible.

Answer 4

just because someones got a disability doesnt make them any less a person no matter if their young or old and it depends on the person in question if they want to go somewhere they can

i think it works both ways so long as theres love then it doesnt bother the children most of them dont feel any different about their parents just because they have a disability a lot of families with disabled children have very good loving lives eventhough moneys tight my son has special needs and i wouldnt change him for the world he loves me and i love him we dont have a lot but we have eachother and thats all that matters not money yeah it would be nice to have it but you dont miss what you never had

for anyone out there who has a child whos disabled or has special needs go to this website i found
http://specialchildren.about.com
i found it very helpful and the people are very friendly and helpful

Answer 5

Yes.... as a disabled parent I know that my children have had less over the years.... but less materially only.

My 21 yr old daughter is paying the bills now! I feel like trash when I think of that and I'm trying hard to get a job!

What any parent can bring to a child is love.... if love is there, the kids will grow up with a great deal of understanding, responsibility, and love in their hearts.

I know.... my daughters love me and show me all the time! We are very close.

Best Wishes,

Sue

Answer 6

Kids deal with that with parents that aren't disabled, so don't attribute it to that, geez. If you're feeling bad that he might not have all the advantages you want to have, the last thing you need to do is blame it on a circumstance, especially one that you could find yourself beating yourself up over.

Kids need the same things from parents, disabled or not; love, discipline, attention, advice. The rest is all window dressing. So he has to wear Lee's instead of Levis? Maybe that's a little emberrasing, but what isn't potentially embarrasing during the teen years?

Answer 7

My dad suffered a disabling back injury when I was in my early teens. The lack of money wasn't much fun, but what really hurt was no longer being able to do the simple things we always enjoyed with him, like a day at the zoo... or riding roller coasters at a carnival. That and knowing someone you love is in pain and there's nothing you can do to help. Really, the financial thing was the least of our worries for me and my sibs.

Answer 8

I think it shapes them. It teaches them lessons like frugality that many kids these days don't learn. In the long run, it probably helps them. If the kid's peers are making fun of them because they can't afford fancy thing, then maybe those aren't the kids they should be hanging out with. Don't worry, as long as their in a safe and nurturing environment, the other stuff doesn't matter.

Answer 9

no im a child of a disabled parent and growing up i understood that my mum couldent afford alot because she couldent work as she wasent fit enough but all the love and attention she gave my 2 sisters and myself was enough, any gifts and presents she gave us was an advatage especially at christmas and birthdays as she made them really special for us and as a person who is registered blind and wants kids myself i beleive that kids should be braught up with a sense of empathy and humanity to understand disablities if or when i do have kids i will bring them up with these qualities but i will also shower them with all the love i can

Answer 10

depends on how the kids are raised. Decent kids will just love the parents and understand the situation. But as a disabled parent you should try to surround them with plenty of family so they do have a outlet.