Reply #84: I'm sorry. But I'm not surprised. [View All]

[LWolf]

It's the 9/11 connection, when many are exposing their raw nerves out there.

I taught a boy with Asberger's for a couple of years; my only experience, but I had to research and study to understand and serve him. This sort of experience is hard for any kid, but devastating on a different level for your son.

It might be an opportunity to look at our country, our system, as a work in progress. To show the reasons why our constitution is needed, and the history, evolution, and cycles we've gone through in the area of free speech. And to talk about why we still have work to do.

It's also a good time to teach some responses to give to those who try to correct or "enlighten" his political perspectives. A "thank you for sharing your perspective with me. I disagree. Isn't it wonderful that America makes us free to disagree peacefully?" Or "Isn't it great that in America, we can disagree about politics but still be friends?" etc., etc.