Part 2: Via
What would be challenging about having a brother or a sister with special needs?
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If I had a brother or sister who is special it would be very challenging. Most likely I would be the one who would help them with school work and setting up school supplies and even just working on homework. That would be only if they did go to school. I would also have to help them in the mornings to get up and get ready to go to school (once again that would be if they went to school). I would help them in any ways possible because after all they still are my brother/sister and they are my family member. On the bright side of having a brother/sister who is special is that it would be a challenging task to always be there for them when they need and also to help them through tough times or surgeries. It must have been very hard for Via to understand what Auggie is going through since it would be hard to vision how it would be to go to school and have people bully you about the way you look and how you are special and not normal like other people. But, I also think it would be very awesome to have a special brother/sister who is not like normal people. It would be once in a lifetime, since not many people are born that way. Also, if they were ever being bullied about their looks or anything else I would be the one who would step up for them when they would need it, and if they were sad I would be the one to comfort them if they needed/wanted to be happy. I would be their best friend and always be right beside them and near whenever they would need me and to make sure they would never, ever feel left out or alone. I would try my best to make them feel comfortable in any situation they would be in, or anywhere we would go/travel. I would always make sure that they were comfortable and okay with where we were whether it’s at home, school (if they were to go), a vacation spot, or just simply outside or any place you could think of. But, the one thing that wouldn’t be so awesome is that they would receive the most parental care and they would get to spend more time with mom and dad. But, I would still understand that that is only because they require more parental watching and care. Also, what would be the most important thing of all to me if that them being special or not special they would always and would still be considered my brother or my sister to me.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your last sentence about caring for them no matter what. I also like how you would help them with homework or something like that.
DeleteI like that you said the you would be there bestfriend and always by thier side and for you to try your best to be their when they need you.
DeleteI like how you would stand up for them if they were to be bullied. :]
DeleteI like how you understand that you wouldn't receive as much parental care as your brother/sister would.
DeleteI like how you understand that you would not get as much parental care and that you get why.
DeleteI like how you would help them them feel comfortable and help them with tasks. I also love how you would be so understanding on how August would receive more parental care.
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DeleteI like how you wouldn't treat his/her as a kid with special needs, but you would treat them like family. I also like how you wouldn't think that having a sibling with special needs isn't a curse, but a gift.
DeleteI like how throughout your paragraph,you always helped them, made them feel comfortable,and stood up for them.
DeleteParker, I like and agree with your paragraph, but mabey next time make it a little shorter. I like all the examples though. They help me picture your thoughts on the subject.
DeleteI like how you said that you would always be their best friend and that they would always be you sibling no matter, because it would mean a lot to them, if you could put aside their differences to see they are just like us.
DeleteIf I had a brother or sister with a disability, I would try to make them feel special. I would spend more time with him/her than I would normally with my other siblings. I would play games with them, talk with them, or just be there when days are hard. I would try to stop bullies from being mean to them. If I saw a bully being mean to them, I would stand up for him/her and tell the bully that he/she is just like everyone else. I would also ask the bullies what personal gains would they get by being mean to someone who doesn't look like them. I would love him/her and always care for him/her.
ReplyDeleteI like that you said that you would try to stop bullies from picking on on them or being mean.
DeleteI like how you would try to make them feel special, and would spend time with them. I also like how you would stop bullies from being mean to them.
DeleteActually, I disagree with the part saying that you would treat them specially. I know you do not mean anything bad to happen from that, but I think treating your sibling like he/she is special would make him/her think he/she is getting special treatment and that would make him/her feel bad.
DeleteI like how you would prevent bullies from being mean to them and stand up for them.
DeleteI like how you would ask the bully what personal gains do they get and how you would stand up for your sibling.
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DeleteI like how you would be there for your sibling if they had a rough day.
DeleteI love how you said you would make them feel special, in life he/she could probably use that!
DeleteIt makes sense that you'd treat them like they were special, but do you mean because if their illness, or just to show them you love them, like you would with any other sibling? Although it makes sense you'd want to make them feel loved, what if instead of getting the message that they are special because of who they are inside, they take with them that you are further separating them from the rest of people everywhere and only highlighting the fact that they are different?
DeleteI love how you would say "what personal gains would you get if you bully my brother/sister?"
DeleteI like how you would stand up to the bullies and express your voice and say "what personal gains would you get if you bullied my brother or sister," because then you could earn your siblings trust that you would always be there for them.
DeleteIf one of my brothers or sisters has special needs I would treat them just like every one else, which I think is fair, because they are just like everone else. Just because they might be diffrent does not making them bad or not useful. I would try to help my brother or sister with maybe homework or even if they wanted to get better at a sport I could help them get better and help them get to best of their abillity. We would hang out and I would introduce them to my friends just like everyone else in my family. I would hope he would do the same with me if he made a new friend and he came over to hsng out. I would also help them recover from any sugeries or sicknesses they have. If I had a a brother or sister with special needs I would care and love for them just like everone else.
ReplyDeleteI like how you would help them with homework. I also like how you would introduce them to your friends. Lastly, I like how you would love and care for them just like everyone else.
DeleteI totally agree about the part when you said you would treat them normally. If you didn't, they would feel abnormal in my opinion.
DeleteI love how you would treat them normally, as people like August just want to be treated normally. I also like how you would introduce them to your friends instead of just ignoring him.
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DeleteI agree on the part when you talked about them being different and that does not make them bad or not useful. They are still a wonderful person in their own way.
DeleteI agree on how you said that everyone is like everyone else and being different doesn't matter. I also like how you would help them on your homework because I don't know many people who help their siblings with academics.
DeleteI like how you said you would treat them normally and how you would introduce them to your friends.
DeleteI like how you would teach them a sport. That is really thoughtful.
DeleteI like the way you said that you would help them recover from surgeries or sicknesses.
DeleteIf I had a brother or sister with special needs then I would feel challenged. I think that they should be treated just like an ordinary, average person because that is what they are. I think that sometimes it would be very stressful because my parents would not be able to give me a lot of attention because they would be busy with my brother/sister. I would be very independent. If my brother/ sister were homeschooled/attended an actual school then I would help them with their homework. I think that if would be hard to sleep at night because I would be thinking about them. I would be thinking if they are going to be okay. I would make sure that they knew that they were loved. I would spend time with them. I am sure that my brother/sister would be stared at or bullied a lot. I would stand up for them if this were to happen. I would probably not get a lot of alone time with my family, which would make me mad, but I would just have to understand that my brother/sister needed more attention then me. This would be very challenging that my brother/sister had special needs but I would work out every situation and most importantly, love them. :]
ReplyDeleteI really like your last sentence where you say that it would be very challenging to have him/her but you would work out every situation and most importantly love them.
DeleteIf I had a brother or sister with special needs, I think it would be best to treat him/her like any other sibling I have. If I don’t do that, I think it would make him/her feel like he/she is being overprotected, which wouldn’t make him/her feel like he/she is being treated normally. I would still stand up for him/her to bullies, as I would for my other siblings and friends too. I think I wouldn’t get as much attention from my parents as my sibling with special needs would, but I would understand and try my best not to complain about it. I would still care for him/her at the same amount as my other siblings. All in all, I would try to make my sibling feel not only important, but also normal at the same time.
ReplyDeleteI like how you would not make your brother or sister feel so important and that you would make them feel normal at the same time.
DeleteI agree with you and Caitlin and I like how you mentioned that you would treat them normally so they wouldn't feel overprotected. I also like how you wouldn't complain about not getting attention form your parents.
DeleteI like how you would make sure they do not feel like they are overprotected.
DeleteI agree and like how you said you would try to treat he/she as if they were like any other sibling.
DeleteI like how you said that you would treat them normally, I put this in my response as well. I liked how you would have the right attitude for your parents missing all your activities.
DeleteWhat stood out to me the most, was the fact that you would make sure that they would be treated normally. I think that that would make he/she feel like they really are normally. With him/her knowing this they are treated normal, they might just feel normal. Then, making them feel confident about going to public places.
DeleteI like how you mentioned that you would treat with all your heart but not overprotect them. I like how you said you would make them feel better important and normal like any other person
DeleteIf I had a sibling with special needs, it would be difficult. I would still treat them like an ordinary kid but they might need help to do other things such as homework or getting dressed in the morning. Still, just because they are different does not mean they can’t do anything. The most challenging part would be that my parents would be so focused on my brother or sister that I would have to learn to be independent. For example, I have a younger brother who is 3. My brother cannot do everything I do because he is not old enough and he can’t communicate as well as I can. I get that being an older sibling can be tough but when you have a brother or sister with special needs, it can be even harder. Also, I would care for them whenever even if I don’t want to because they are my siblings. I would love my brother or sister and make sure that they know that I always will.
ReplyDeleteI like how you would help them with basic tasks, like getting dressed in the morning, as it might be hard for them to change. I also like how you would always love your brother.
DeleteI agree on it being most challenging to learn how to be independent. Having a disabled sibling would come at you as a hard way to live but it also teaches you a skill that will help you later on in life, how to be independent.
DeleteI like how you would care for them whenever because they are your sibling.
DeleteI like how you would help your sibling through every single task, easy or hard. I also like how you said the most challenging part is learning to be more independent because most children don't like being ignored.
DeleteI like how you would help with homework and getting dressed in the morning.
DeleteI liked how you mentioned helping them with some of homework and getting dressed. I think that would represent how much you care about your sibling.
DeleteI love how you mentioned that you would help care for them because maybe they can't do things as well as you can. I also like how you said you would always make sure that they knew you loved them.
DeleteI like how you said that you would help with things like homework and getting dressed. I also like how you said you would not baby them.
DeleteI agree where you said everyone is like everyone else and being different doesn't matter
DeleteIf my brother was someone like August I think my life would be very different. I would face so many challenges as a sibling, and this relationship would be very important. I think it would be very important because some people trust their siblings even more than their parents because they have experienced the same things the other sibling has experienced at the same time, or a couple years before them. I would face many challenges such as: friends not coming to my house, not getting invited to parties, etc. This would also bring more personal challenges not including me such as having to help August with bullying and other types of social harassment. I would also have to defend him from the constant barrage of insults and stares he would get every day. In summary I would be very challenged to have August as a brother, but I would be fully willing to help him through everything.
ReplyDeleteI never thought about the sibling relationship as being more important that the parents relationship. I like you said one sibling has experienced the same things the other sibling will experience or is experiencing.
DeleteI like how you said that sometimes the sibling relationship is more important than the parent relationship in some scenarios. However, if the sibling doesn't have that same problem, having a strong parent relationship is always great, too.
DeleteHowever, having a sibling as a friend, companion and protector would make August a more adjusted and less unhappy child.
DeleteI like how you said you would face your challenges. I like that you are ready to give up anything for your brother or sister even if they have special needs.
DeleteI like how you said that the sibling relationship would be more important than anything. I liked that you said that because you will always be there for him/her even after your parents die.
DeleteI like how you are willing to do almost anything to help your brother/sister.
DeleteI like your concluding sentence which was " In summary, I would be very challenged to have August as a brother, but I would be fully willing to help him through everything."
DeleteI like how you discussed the way your relationship with your sibling was important, and that it would be beneficial to you both, and that you acknowledged things would be hard and you'd follow through with it anyway.
DeleteI find your sentence about your siblings relationship being more important than parents relationship interesting because I don't think of it like that. The way I think of it is where your parents and your sibling's relationship are one family relationship. Great paragraph.
DeleteIf I had a sibling with special needs it would be very difficult. They would need more attention than a normal child. I would always be there for them whenever they are dealing with a tough time or simply just need someone to talk to. If he/she got bullied I would tell the bully that it is what is on the inside that counts and ask him or her how it would feel to be bullied like that just because you look different. As their sibling I would have to understand that they need more parental support than I do. Sometimes my parents would have to miss one of my events and I would just have to deal with it. This would take a little getting used to but I think after awhile it will become normal. Another thing I have to deal with is that my friends may not want to come over because of my sibling, but that would let me know who was a true friend and who was not. It should now matter how someone looks. At school I may become known as “the kid with the weird brother/sister.” I will not let that bother me. After all it would teach me to become a stronger person and a more independent person.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree that taking care of a sibling like August and handling difficult situations make you more resilient and independent, and just overall a better person.
DeleteI like how you would be there for them when they are going through hard times.
DeleteI like how you would always be there for them whenever they are going through a tough time or needed someone to talk to. I also like your ending when you said you would become a stronger more independent person.
DeleteI definitely agree with it not mattering how someone looks on the outside and also not letting the bully's comments get to you. I also like how you'd be willing to in a sense sacrifice some things for your sibling.
DeleteI like how you explain on how you would become a stronger and more independent person.
DeleteI like how you would always be there for them whenever they are going through a tough time or needed someone to talk to. I also like your ending when you said you would become a stronger more independent person.
ReplyDeleteIf I had a sibling with special needs my life would be completely different. I would have a different relationship with my sibling and I would have to worry about so many other things. Some challenges would be going out in public as a family and having to deal with other people staring and giggling behind our backs. I would stand up for my family and tell them to stop. I would also have to worry about he/she making friends or being able to face the world they way they are. I would accept that my sibling as special needs and I hope that the world would too ,eventually. I would have to take responsibility like Via did and give up some of the attention and learn to be more independent so my parents could take care of my sibling. Another challenge would be dealing with my friends and making sure they are comfortable being around my sibling at my house. I would take care of my sibling no matter what happens or what people think because even if he/she is different they are still my brother/sister and I will always love them for who they are. My family and my life would be completely different if my sibling has special needs but we would work it out as a family and we would ignore haters and live a normal life.
ReplyDeleteI like how you compared yourself to Via in this sentence:
DeleteI would have to take responsibility like Via did and give up some of the attention and learn to be more independent so my parents could take care of my sibling.
I like your closing sentence and how you would work it out, ignore haters, and live a normal life.
DeleteI like how you would put them first and you would be there for them if there were any challenges that they were facing. Alos that they could talk to them whenever they would like to.
DeleteIt would especially challenging if I had a brother or sister with special needs. My relationship with them would probably differ an incredible amount than how I treat my brothers today because they can't afford having problems at school and with friends and then have someone who is unavoidable cause even more problems for them. As a result, the first challenging thing would be dealing with the teasing and bullying at school. Since my sibling would get bullied, I probably will, too. People would look toward me differently because of having a disabled family member. The best for my sibling and I is to stand up for ourselves and help each other when in need. Another challenge for me would something that Via dealt with quite easily. I would have to take responsibility because my parents would have to focus more on my disabled sibling because of the help they need. Since I don't need that help, I can be more independent and figure things out by myself. I should also be thankful because I don't have the disability my sibling has. The last challenge for me is going out in public areas. No matter where our family goes, we will get stares and looks of disgust because of our sibling. Whenever this happens, I will stand up for my family and make sure my sibling doesn't feel angry at himself/herself for attracting attention. My disabled will probably get used to the weird looks and stares and so will our family. Having a disabled brother or sister can be difficult, but there's always a chance to live a normal life.
ReplyDeleteHandling all these challenges with a sibling with disabilities will make a person stronger, patient and a more tolerant.
DeleteI liked how you mentioned having to take some extra responsibilities from your parents due to your sibling.
Deletei like the the fact that you and your sibling would try to help each other and stand up for each other if you were ever bullied. I think that is the best way to handle the situation.
DeleteI liked how you said that you would stick together with your sibling. In this sentence: "Another challenge for me would something Via dealt with quite easily" you have to add the word be between would and something.
DeleteI like how you said that having a brother or sister with special needs can be difficult, but there is always a chance to live a normal life. Your last sentence sums up your paragraph very well.
DeleteYes, I really liked your last sentence as well. :)
DeleteIf I had a sibling that had disabilities, I would try to treat he/she normally. Of course I would probably be a little more protective of he/she depending on whether he/she were older than me or not. Even if he/she are different, that does not mean that he/she can not do their homework or things like that. I would help he/she with more social issues. It would be a very different lifestyle for me, but I think that I could manage it.
ReplyDeleteIf I had a brother or sister with special needs I think I would find it very challenging. What might be challenging could be other kids or adults staring at them. They would get teased for how they look and I might get teased for having a brother or sister who has special needs. If I ever had to take them somewhere people might stare at me and the brother or sister. That would be very challenging. I would tell them to stop staring or I might get angry at them. If I saw someone bullying them I would probably ask them “how would it feel if you were stared at for having a disability?” No matter how my brother or sister who had special needs looked I would still care about them and love them. After all they are still a person and everybody deserves to have someone to care about them and love them.
ReplyDeleteI like how you explained what your reaction would be if you'd seen your sibling being bullied or treated differently than normal people. It shows that you'd love them, even if it did make them think they were different. In my opinion, it makes sense for them to know they're different and that they have people standing by them rather than no one telling them they weren't normal and them figuring it out themselves and it being a big shock.
DeleteIf I had a brother or sister with special needs...
ReplyDeleteI would always make sure they were comfortable in any situation. I know they would probably be teased or made fun of, I couldn't really help with that. Though I could help with their emotional state. Meaning making them feel loved at home and any where else, as much as I could. In public people would definitely stare or whisper like no one could see them. I would try to act as normal as possible, because after all my sister/brother is a person, and they would mean a lot to me. I couldn't speak for them but I could not imagine how hard it would be being different in special ways. I like to say they call kids with those problems "Special Needs" because they truly are SPEACIAL!<3 If my sibling ever needed my help with any problems he/she had now or later in life, I would be there for them. He/she would need all the love he/she could get, because many would never see them the way I would.
I really like how you said that you will make sure they were comfortable in any situation.
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ReplyDeleteIf I had a sibling that has special needs, it would be a challenge. First of all, a major issue in my opinion, people may stare a lot, and I would would probably get angry and yell at them. Via, in her chapter of Wonder, said how hard it is to have a brother with a facial disorder, and mentioned her yelling at people when they stared at him. My sibling would also need some special treatment due to their disability, especially if they were diagnosed with a disease that involves them to get a lot of surgeries, or be in a wheel chair. My sibling may take more attention away from me due to their disability. I may be restricted from doing some of the things that a child would usually do in their childhood. Another problem would be that wherever I go with my sibling, I will always be stared at no matter what. I may not have as many friends since people may not want to come to my house to avoid seeing my sibling. I would have always known that even though my sibling may have some difficulties in life, that they still have feelings on the inside.
I completely agree with everything you said. I think that you had a great response, supported you opinion, and had a great side to everything you wrote. GREAT JOB!!!
DeleteI like how you mentioned how people would stare and how you mentioned Via in Wonder.
DeleteI like the exaples that you put on your blog.
DeleteFor the disabilities and how you would deffend them.
DeleteIf my sibling had special needs it would be challenging for me and my family. I would need to learn how to be more independent because my sibling would need more attention. I would try to be as helpful as possible to them. I would make sure to spend time with them and help them with their homework. I would try to make them feel normal and not different. I would try to make sure they do not get bullied and if they do I would confront the bully who bullied them. I would make sure that their day will be a good one and that they will be in a good mood at all times. I would ask them questions about their day and how their school was and what they did that day. I would play with them after a surgery to make them feel better. I would also take care of them if they were sick just like I would for the rest of my family. Having a special needs sibling would be challenging but would help improve life skills like making myself more independent.
ReplyDeleteIt would be hard to have a sibling with a disability. One reason would be hard would be if I had a baseball game and I wanted my Mom or Dad to go to it, they might not go because of my sibling's needs. Also in the morning before school if my brother/sister needed something I would try to help, but it might be hard because I could be frustrated at them because he/she might make us late. Most of all I would try to treat he/she like a normal kid but it would be hard treat him/her like that always, I might treat him/her a little to much like they are fragile and baby-like and then he/she would get mad at me. I would always try to treat my sibling normally even if it would get hard.
ReplyDeleteIf I had a brother or sister with disabilities, it would most likely be very difficult. With other people always staring or avoiding eye contact with my family and me when we were out and about would be awkward and a little embarrassing. However, I would try to be positive about it and be the best sister I could be, no matter if I were older or younger. I would love and protect them with all I had, for one thing. I would treat him/her just like I would my own sister, Sydney. I would play with him/her talk to him/her, laugh and tell jokes together, and just have fun together. Sometimes, he/she might need some to lean on or depend on when they had a bad day or a problem at school. After all, he/she is just a regular kid with feelings and a heart and their own mind, just a different face and everyone has bad days once and awhile. I would be there for him/her and would cheer them up when they were feeling down. One issue, however, is that all siblings fight. If we ever got into an argument, he/she might not be understandable and so that would make it hard. Or he/she may not be able to compromise and might just keep yelling or screaming or arguing until someone gives in. That would be very difficult, but I would just treat him/her like any other person and just calmly come to a compromise that everyone would be happy with. It really wouldn’t matter to me what their facial features were. Even if my sibling or I were teased, I would defend my sibling and myself and just ignore what they said completely, knowing that the bully or the comment wasn’t worth wasting energy on.
ReplyDeleteI liked how you said that the bully or comment wasn't worth wasting energy on, and also how you talked about the ways you would treat them, which is like a normal kid.
DeleteIf I had a brother/sister with special needs I think it would be very hard. I think it would be very hard because I would have to take care of him/her always and make sure they are never sad. If he/she were ever sad then it would be hard to make him/her happy again. With all the medical procedures involved it would be very hard to make the entire house happy. I would also have to protect her/him from any bullying at school or any teasing. I think that would be the biggest challenge because I can't always follow him/her around making sure no one was teasing him/her. Helping her/him with homework would also be hard because I would also have to do homework and my own things. I would always try and be as friendly as I can and make sure that I never scream at him/her. If I did have help with another sibling it would be much easier. But no matter the way he/she looks I would always treat him/her as family not a kid with special needs, and I would always love him/her.
ReplyDeleteI like that you say the most challenging thing would be protecting them from bullying because you cant always fallow them.
DeleteI agree with you when you said you would try to make them feel comfortable and happy, because when a child has special needs, it may make them feel abnormal and sad.
DeleteIf I had a brother or a sister with abnormalities it would be hard to be as close as I would be to them. I would try to act like everything was normal. I would try not to get angry at strangers that we walk by in public because they will not get to know my unique sibling in the way that I know them. It would be hard if I had playdates or sleepovers at my house because of my sibling roaming around the house. I would go to my friend's house to hang out most of the time. I would also have to understand that my parents would not really ever come to one of my events in favor of my brother's or sister's surgery or therapy. If anyone was bullying them I would stand up for my sibling I don't think it is good to judge someone by their appearance. I would really feel bad for them even though they are like anyone else on the inside.
ReplyDeleteI like how you would go to your friend's house to hang out most of the time so nobody felt awkward.
DeleteIf my parents recently adopted or had a child with a mental health issue, my reaction would be very different than if I'd had a sibling with a mental illness for most of my life. If I hadn't had a sibling with a mental illness for a very long time, I would have a hard time not feeling neglected. Because of their mental condition, they'd need much more attention. My brother and I have always been given the same amount of attention, and if suddenly I was exposed to a situation in which my brother and I weren't the most important thing my parents' life, I would be forced to adapt very quickly, and I would feel neglected, no matter how much I'd hate myself for it, because I'd know it was only because my parents had to pay more attention to him or her, and if they didn't have an illness, they'd pay the same amount of attention to all of their children, and that would be some consolation, because of how everything was before the new child came into the picture. Although I would feel neglected by my parents, I'd know it wasn't the child's fault, so I'd do anything with this new addition to the family that I'd do with any other sibling or friend, like play board games, tag, hide and seek, and teach them things or help them with their homework. If I'd had a sibling with a mental illness for a long time, I'd be much more used to my needs coming after my sibling's, so I probably wouldn't even realize my sibling and I were responded to differently when we needed something. This situation would also teach me to be a very independent person, so that I could do things on my own without having to ask my mom or dad anything by the time I was five or six, like figuring out a problem with my homework, or getting my own lunch. Also, I wouldn't understand why anyone would think he or she was different than anyone else, although I wouldn't agree with them if I did understand. Overall, I think my reaction would be very different based on the situation. It would be hard to deal with people staring and pointing when you go out in public, but eventually my sibling and I would develop a defense against it, whether it would be getting angry, or completely tuning out the sounds altogether. Overall, it would take some getting used to, but I think eventually I'd come to accept the reality of my and my sibling's situation.
ReplyDeleteI like how you spent your time to write a big, detailed paragraph. :] I also completely agree about the who attention situation. I would feel kind of angry if my parents gave me little to no attention, but I would have to get use to it. GREAT JOB!!! :) :)
DeleteI like how you said that you would have to become an independent person, since I think that is very true.
DeleteHaving a brother or sister with special needs is very challenging. Despite knowing that their sibling has special needs and requires a tremendous amount of attention, some kids still feel forgotten and maybe even unloved by their parents. The kids might subdue their feelings, and eventually all of their anger, resentment, and pain would erupt like a volcano at a certain point. Also, one challenging thing is that kids might get taunted because of his/her sibling’s disorder. They might probably have to assist their brother/sister in a lot of things such as getting ready for school and on homework. However, the kids really can’t complain. I think that most of the kids who have siblings like these know that their most painful or hurtful time is trivial compared to the agony and distress their brother or sister has gone through. Most importantly, I know that some kids go beyond limits to make their brother/sister feel comfortable in their homes and outside and treat them like a normal family member, putting away all these challenges.
ReplyDeleteI like that you say you would treat them like a normal family member and put all the challenges away.
DeleteHaving a brother or sister with special needs would be challenging because people would always be staring at our family. If our family went to run errands people would always be staring at us. Another challenging part of having a brother or sister with special needs is that I might be known as the special needs kid's brother. I wouldn't be called by my name behind my back. The most challenging part would be that my brother or sister would have to face so many challenges like surgeries that I would be extremely worried for them. Every time we went to the hospital I would be shivering in fear on what could happen. The doctor could tell us news that's very good and news that is very bad. I would always hope it was good news. If I had a brother or sister with special needs my family and I would face many challenges every day.
ReplyDeleteI like the fact that you mentioned the surgeries that the doctors would have to do on your sibling, and how worried you would be for them; I don't think anyone else said that.
DeleteYeah it would be scary when he or she was having surgeries that would be very challenging.
DeleteI like how you mentioned how it would be hard foryour family not just you. I wish I thought of that.
DeleteIt would be challenging because you would have to take more care of yourself because your sibling would need extra care. When you want to do something you might not be able to because your sibling might need to be watched or is sick. People might stare or be mean just because you are related to that person. That could be frustrating and they might think you’re nasty and might be mean. I would have way more responsibilities because my parents would be always watching him. I would have to do chores do my work by myself it would be challenging to do all of that with no help. I would have to grow up faster. Then if someone says something mean I will have to stand up to them all the. That is why having a sibling like Auggie would be challenging.
ReplyDeleteIt would be challenging to have a sibling who has special needs because wherever we go, people would be looking at my family. And I would have to be more independent, because my parents would have most of their attention on my sibling rather than me. Even at school people would probably know that you have a sibling with special needs. Students might say mean things behind my back, and call me names. I would feel sad because if I had a school performance, and I wanted my parents to come, but they would probably have to stay with my sibling. I would probably at some be jealous of them at some point. But I would also worry about them a lot, especially during surgeries. I would try to help them with anything, even if it was hard.
ReplyDeleteSince I have never had a sibling, I don't quite know how I would feel about having a special needs brother or sister. I think it would be difficult having someone with the majority of attention from my parents and having my world revolve around them and their needs. For example, my parents might not be able to attend my basketball practice, band concert or other activities because of my sibling's demands.
ReplyDeleteMy instinct would be to protect him or her, especially if they were younger than me. I would stand up to anyone who said anything derogatory to my sibling and do everything possible to treat them like a normal brother or sister.
If I had a brother/sister with special needs I would help him/her with everyday basic things like eating, wearing clothes, and going to school.I would be extremely protective of him/her. If someone would make fun of or mock him/her I would tell the person mocking him/her to stop it and not to do again. If we went to the same school I would try to defend him/her from bullies at our school and I would make sure he is treated like any other person.Overall I would treat him like I treat any of my siblings; with respect.
ReplyDeleteHaving a brother or sister with special needs would be very hard for both my family and me. One of the disadvantages would be that I would not be able to do any extra activities such as baseball. Where I live the closest baseball fields are twenty minutes away if you drove. With my brother or sister having a disability, the twenty minutes driving to the baseball fields could have been used instead to help cure their disability. Another difficult challenge would be school if they went. Most likely, if I had a brother or sister with a disability they would be sent to a different school that helped with special needs. But, if my sibling did attend a normal school, I would defend him or her against bullies or anyone who thought that he or she was not a normal kid just like the rest us. Another challenge my sibling with a special need and I would have to learn to overcome is the stares and comments in public. A lot more people would talk behind my back about my brother or sister and make mean comments. If that happened though, I would stand up for my brother and talk to those who made fun or mean comments. Finally, the hardest part of having a special needs sibling would be helping him or her with any questions he or she had. Since he or she had special needs, my sibling would probably find having friends harder, and because of that, I would make sure that my sibling knew that I was his best friend and if he or she ever needed help, that he or she could ask me. I don’t think having a sibling with special needs would be hard after a while of getting used to him or her and adapting to certain changes in my daily life.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you when you said you would try to make them feel comfortable and happy, because when a child has special needs, it may make them feel abnormal and sad.
ReplyDeleteTo have a sister or brother with special needs would likely cause me to have multiple challenges growing up with them. Knowing they should be treated just like an ordinary and averaged person, this would not be reality. I feel sometimes having a brother or sister with special needs, and then one child who is normal would be very stressful for my parents. Their attention would mostly be dedicated to my brother or sister caring for their required needs. This would make it impossible for my parents to give me a lot of attention as they would always be busy with my brother or sister.
ReplyDeleteQuickly learning to become independent would become a way of life for me. I would have to learn how to probably do more things around the house to help my parents, even prepare my meals and doing my own laundry. My parents would depend on me to even help with my brother or sister as well. I’m sure I would not mind, however there would be less time for me to be a child myself because I have would to be more independent.
I’m sure if my brother or sister were home schooled or attended an actual school for special needs, I know I would help with the homework and school projects. Helping my brother or sister with their homework would take longer than the average student due to the inability to function and learn at a normal pace. I would have to have patience and not get upset with them. At times when things are not done properly, I become irritated, however I cannot have this type of behavior with my brother or sister. Therefore, I will need to learn how to have patience, not get upset, and understand my brother or sister need help to live and survive.
During the time, I would have by myself at night when my brother or sister have gone to bed, I would likely be restless and it would probably be hard for me to sleep at night because I would be thinking about my brother or sister. I would be thinking, hoping, and praying if they are going to be okay. I would make sure my brother or sister knew the love in my heart for them.
I would also spend quality time having fun, playing games, having outside activities, and showing them how they are truly no different than other people. I’m sure my brother or sister would be stared at bullied a lot. Bulling, mean, or evil ways toward my brother/sister, I will not have. I would stand up for my brother or sister if this were to happen. I probably would not get a lot of alone time with my parents, which would make me not very happy. I would just have to understand that my brother or sister need more attention than me. This would be very challenging that my brother/sister had special needs, but I would work out every situation, and most important love them.
WOW!! The effort you put into you answer was outstanding! i feel the same way about the responsibilities you would have. The effort you put into this is amazing! GREAT JOB!
DeleteIf I had a sibling with special needs, or someone like August, I would be a bit overprotective with my sibling. Although he or she would most likely get more positive attention making me feel jealous, but I would deal with it the best I could knowing that my sibling needs it. I would have more responsibilities. Like things that my mother couldn't do because she would have to take care of my sibling. All of this would be stressful, but I could learn to suck it up and go with the flow.
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