Embarrassed at school

julieann1966

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I'm with Brad, definately talk to the teacher involved and the principal, some education, compassion and understanding are needed in this situation. The stress alone of performing in front of a group is daunting but add CF symptoms....she is a very brave girl. Good luck.
 

julieann1966

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I'm with Brad, definately talk to the teacher involved and the principal, some education, compassion and understanding are needed in this situation. The stress alone of performing in front of a group is daunting but add CF symptoms....she is a very brave girl. Good luck.
 

julieann1966

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I'm with Brad, definately talk to the teacher involved and the principal, some education, compassion and understanding are needed in this situation. The stress alone of performing in front of a group is daunting but add CF symptoms....she is a very brave girl. Good luck.
 

julieann1966

New member
I'm with Brad, definately talk to the teacher involved and the principal, some education, compassion and understanding are needed in this situation. The stress alone of performing in front of a group is daunting but add CF symptoms....she is a very brave girl. Good luck.
 

julieann1966

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I'm with Brad, definately talk to the teacher involved and the principal, some education, compassion and understanding are needed in this situation. The stress alone of performing in front of a group is daunting but add CF symptoms....she is a very brave girl. Good luck.
 

MaksNana

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The education part is a never ending deal it seems. Stuff comes up somtimes that you don't think of telling them about til something bad happens and then I'm like oh yeah I need to tell them about that. I never thought she would have to sing by herself. I never had to in school. That would definately be a nightmare even without cf. I'm definately going to email her so she is aware of the froggy issue and offer Cheryl's suggestion. Thanks everybody. I'm so glad I can come here and get great advice and support.

~Katie
 

MaksNana

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The education part is a never ending deal it seems. Stuff comes up somtimes that you don't think of telling them about til something bad happens and then I'm like oh yeah I need to tell them about that. I never thought she would have to sing by herself. I never had to in school. That would definately be a nightmare even without cf. I'm definately going to email her so she is aware of the froggy issue and offer Cheryl's suggestion. Thanks everybody. I'm so glad I can come here and get great advice and support.

~Katie
 

MaksNana

New member
The education part is a never ending deal it seems. Stuff comes up somtimes that you don't think of telling them about til something bad happens and then I'm like oh yeah I need to tell them about that. I never thought she would have to sing by herself. I never had to in school. That would definately be a nightmare even without cf. I'm definately going to email her so she is aware of the froggy issue and offer Cheryl's suggestion. Thanks everybody. I'm so glad I can come here and get great advice and support.

~Katie
 

MaksNana

New member
The education part is a never ending deal it seems. Stuff comes up somtimes that you don't think of telling them about til something bad happens and then I'm like oh yeah I need to tell them about that. I never thought she would have to sing by herself. I never had to in school. That would definately be a nightmare even without cf. I'm definately going to email her so she is aware of the froggy issue and offer Cheryl's suggestion. Thanks everybody. I'm so glad I can come here and get great advice and support.

~Katie
 

MaksNana

New member
The education part is a never ending deal it seems. Stuff comes up somtimes that you don't think of telling them about til something bad happens and then I'm like oh yeah I need to tell them about that. I never thought she would have to sing by herself. I never had to in school. That would definately be a nightmare even without cf. I'm definately going to email her so she is aware of the froggy issue and offer Cheryl's suggestion. Thanks everybody. I'm so glad I can come here and get great advice and support.
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<br />~Katie
 

aleeesadarling

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In my opinion I think that she should just tough it out. And I don't mean that in a mean way at all!! If you tell the teacher to treat her different than others, then it is going to be even more obvious that she isn't 'normal'. No one wants to feel like they have CF and have to be treated differently. Children think differently than adults do, and they aren't really meaning to laugh at her. Us CFer's just gotta be strong and tough it out. She'll be ok <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Plus, singing is a good way to clear the mucous out of her lungs anyways. Maybe have her do some hough-coughs before music class to clear her throat before hand? I hope I helped and I hope you don't take my opinion in a negative way! Good luck! xx.
 

aleeesadarling

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In my opinion I think that she should just tough it out. And I don't mean that in a mean way at all!! If you tell the teacher to treat her different than others, then it is going to be even more obvious that she isn't 'normal'. No one wants to feel like they have CF and have to be treated differently. Children think differently than adults do, and they aren't really meaning to laugh at her. Us CFer's just gotta be strong and tough it out. She'll be ok <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Plus, singing is a good way to clear the mucous out of her lungs anyways. Maybe have her do some hough-coughs before music class to clear her throat before hand? I hope I helped and I hope you don't take my opinion in a negative way! Good luck! xx.
 

aleeesadarling

New member
In my opinion I think that she should just tough it out. And I don't mean that in a mean way at all!! If you tell the teacher to treat her different than others, then it is going to be even more obvious that she isn't 'normal'. No one wants to feel like they have CF and have to be treated differently. Children think differently than adults do, and they aren't really meaning to laugh at her. Us CFer's just gotta be strong and tough it out. She'll be ok <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Plus, singing is a good way to clear the mucous out of her lungs anyways. Maybe have her do some hough-coughs before music class to clear her throat before hand? I hope I helped and I hope you don't take my opinion in a negative way! Good luck! xx.
 

aleeesadarling

New member
In my opinion I think that she should just tough it out. And I don't mean that in a mean way at all!! If you tell the teacher to treat her different than others, then it is going to be even more obvious that she isn't 'normal'. No one wants to feel like they have CF and have to be treated differently. Children think differently than adults do, and they aren't really meaning to laugh at her. Us CFer's just gotta be strong and tough it out. She'll be ok <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Plus, singing is a good way to clear the mucous out of her lungs anyways. Maybe have her do some hough-coughs before music class to clear her throat before hand? I hope I helped and I hope you don't take my opinion in a negative way! Good luck! xx.
 

aleeesadarling

New member
In my opinion I think that she should just tough it out. And I don't mean that in a mean way at all!! If you tell the teacher to treat her different than others, then it is going to be even more obvious that she isn't 'normal'. No one wants to feel like they have CF and have to be treated differently. Children think differently than adults do, and they aren't really meaning to laugh at her. Us CFer's just gotta be strong and tough it out. She'll be ok <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Plus, singing is a good way to clear the mucous out of her lungs anyways. Maybe have her do some hough-coughs before music class to clear her throat before hand? I hope I helped and I hope you don't take my opinion in a negative way! Good luck! xx.
 

Jane

Digital opinion leader
I got fired up just reading the title of your post. Its heartbreaking to watch our kids struggle with acceptance at school.

You have two options for dealing with this kind of thing. Both have pros and cons.You have to proceed cautiously though, there is a very fine line between being proactive and being over-protective.

One, like Alyssa said is just let the kids handle it. Allowing her to work it out for herself will make her stronger and more independent in the long run.

or Two, like I have done is be proactive. Educate the teachers and the classmates before the problems happen.

In retrospect I might have done things differently. Being upfront about the illness sometimes creates issues where there are none.

Its so tough. You are being very smart to get advice. So many people have good solutions from their experience. Good luck.
 

Jane

Digital opinion leader
I got fired up just reading the title of your post. Its heartbreaking to watch our kids struggle with acceptance at school.

You have two options for dealing with this kind of thing. Both have pros and cons.You have to proceed cautiously though, there is a very fine line between being proactive and being over-protective.

One, like Alyssa said is just let the kids handle it. Allowing her to work it out for herself will make her stronger and more independent in the long run.

or Two, like I have done is be proactive. Educate the teachers and the classmates before the problems happen.

In retrospect I might have done things differently. Being upfront about the illness sometimes creates issues where there are none.

Its so tough. You are being very smart to get advice. So many people have good solutions from their experience. Good luck.
 

Jane

Digital opinion leader
I got fired up just reading the title of your post. Its heartbreaking to watch our kids struggle with acceptance at school.

You have two options for dealing with this kind of thing. Both have pros and cons.You have to proceed cautiously though, there is a very fine line between being proactive and being over-protective.

One, like Alyssa said is just let the kids handle it. Allowing her to work it out for herself will make her stronger and more independent in the long run.

or Two, like I have done is be proactive. Educate the teachers and the classmates before the problems happen.

In retrospect I might have done things differently. Being upfront about the illness sometimes creates issues where there are none.

Its so tough. You are being very smart to get advice. So many people have good solutions from their experience. Good luck.
 

Jane

Digital opinion leader
I got fired up just reading the title of your post. Its heartbreaking to watch our kids struggle with acceptance at school.

You have two options for dealing with this kind of thing. Both have pros and cons.You have to proceed cautiously though, there is a very fine line between being proactive and being over-protective.

One, like Alyssa said is just let the kids handle it. Allowing her to work it out for herself will make her stronger and more independent in the long run.

or Two, like I have done is be proactive. Educate the teachers and the classmates before the problems happen.

In retrospect I might have done things differently. Being upfront about the illness sometimes creates issues where there are none.

Its so tough. You are being very smart to get advice. So many people have good solutions from their experience. Good luck.
 

Jane

Digital opinion leader
I got fired up just reading the title of your post. Its heartbreaking to watch our kids struggle with acceptance at school.
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<br />You have two options for dealing with this kind of thing. Both have pros and cons.You have to proceed cautiously though, there is a very fine line between being proactive and being over-protective.
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<br />One, like Alyssa said is just let the kids handle it. Allowing her to work it out for herself will make her stronger and more independent in the long run.
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<br />or Two, like I have done is be proactive. Educate the teachers and the classmates before the problems happen.
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<br />In retrospect I might have done things differently. Being upfront about the illness sometimes creates issues where there are none.
<br />
<br />Its so tough. You are being very smart to get advice. So many people have good solutions from their experience. Good luck.
 
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