The ex. is dating a midget and my 7 year old makes fun of him. Nice enough guy, but the midget is getting on my sons nerves and embarrases him, he doesnt want to be seen in public with the midget. What should I do?
2007-09-23 07:30:43 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
not much really...
2007-09-23 07:35:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
this is life and wheather it's a midget or an obese mother or brother kids must learn how to handle embarrasment and this can only be learned by living it. How did you learn? He must be taught not to make fun of people either, I find it kind of weird your even asking, there is not a child in the world who doesn't need to be taught these things. Best you should, get a book on the stages of childhood, and how to handle these things before something of a serious nature occurs. I think you should explain that we all have faults and handicaps, it's just that ours are hidden, his happens to be out front for the world to see. But it sounds as if some parenting classes might be a good idea, there are books on answering childrens questions too. I guess as a mother this must come quite natural to most of us, but I don't know why you haven't already answered the child, you must have been taught not to make fun of others, to treat others as equals, to accept differences in others, come now you know more or less about it, think back what were you taugh? And remember at anytime, anyone of us could end up disfigured in some way we cannot hide, we ourselves could end up a source of embarrasment to our families or at least feel that way, put yourself in this position. Are looks the only thing that count in your life? I think you have all the answers it takes to help him. This man is aware of it all, he's handled it his whole life, it gives him more experience and wisdom of people and life than we have. And he knows without asking, that the boys embarrassed, and is already doing what's best for your boy being a teacher and friend. I think you'll do fine, but you gotta stay one step ahead of kids.
2007-09-23 08:18:00 · answer #2 · answered by ferochira 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Explain to him that midgets are people too and that the man is an adult,and therefore your son has to show him some respect.
2007-09-23 07:37:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should try to enstill some values in your son. I cant believe you, and your pig headed son, can be so discriminative towards a person because of dissabilities. It is his choice who he dates. And, as for the "little person", correct term, think about their life, and all they've been through. I hope one day a stone hits you, and your son, in the head, and you realize what they went through. People like you disgust me.
2007-09-23 07:38:09 · answer #4 · answered by Adum 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Little person. Teach your son not to be judgemental of others. No one gets to choose how they are when they are born. Tell your son he is blessed for being normal. If your ex and the little person stay together, your son may have a little person as a sibling.
2007-09-23 07:39:15 · answer #5 · answered by Jaye 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you should ask the midget not to go in public with your 7 year old
2007-09-23 07:35:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Get over it..... this is all because you can't accept it. Embarrassed? Great opportunity to teach the kid some manners and make him understand that different is not a bad thing.
2007-09-23 07:35:22 · answer #7 · answered by westfield47130 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Teach your son not to judge people just because they are a little bit different. All about tolerance and acceptance.
We all have people who don't like in our lives--but we have to find a way to deal with them.
2007-09-23 07:35:23 · answer #8 · answered by Flower_Girl3 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Teach him to be understanding and kind to all no matter what their appearance is. If you taught the proper lessons to your son you would already have been teaching him it's what's in a person's heart and character that matter--NOT what they look like.
2007-09-23 09:53:32 · answer #9 · answered by girlnamedmaria 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need to keep your response short. Its only a little matter. Remember that you are the one your son looks up to.
2016-05-17 05:02:22 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your ex is dating Ken Mcfate?
2007-09-23 07:43:50 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋