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Yes, too bad it wasn't really a sincere one though. More like when your child is caught doing something wrong, and they are clearly more sorry they were caught than sorry they made the choice in the first place.

bjtao, yes the irony of her patting herself on her back for her 'patience' was priceless.

I personally leave most things up to karma. The universe will teach her the lesson one way or the other.

Caitlin, thank you for posting your thoughtful response: you're right, we all make stupid mistakes and judge other parents, but the key is to be open to understanding of our mistakes.

I agree. Smockety Frock and other parents have NO idea that what most children pick up rather easily, takes our children lots of practice to learn. Sometimes I hear parents complaining about things that seem so meaningless or nitpicky about their children, and I just wish they knew how easy they have it! Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining about my child, but I just think a lot of parents take things for granted that their children are able to do so easily.

angelbear, I think that's one of the greatest gifts our autistic kids give us: Perspective.

I totally agree DW. Somedays, when I see other people with 3 or 4 kids, and they seem to all be behaving and doing what they are supposed to be doing, I feel SO indadequate as a parent. I wonder why I have a hard time handling just 1 child. I start to doubt that I am a good mom, but I know that is the not the case. I think you are right, that autism has shown me that I have little or no control over how my son's future plays out. Like you said, I feel like I am doing the right things, but in the end it is NOT ME that is in control.

I read the link to schlockety pox's post.

This is one of the reasons I actually do not bother reading blogs at all.

I agree with what others said, after having a children and (especially) a child with special needs - I have become waaaaaaaay less judgmental of others (especially other parents).

Thanks for sharing that ignorant, judgmental people are found everywhere and one just has to deal with them.

Oh Canadian Rose, you are missing out if you avoid the autism parenting blogosphere! So much of my strength comes from reading the blogs of fellow parents who write about their experiences and emotions...