PLEASE read this. I know you will understand and I truly need your opinion...involves 8 year old D.C. that in a certain way I feel might be being treated unfairly.
I'll explain...
Remember the goofy distant relative known for being nosey and competitive? Well, her son is very strange.
He has a blog that bothers a lot if folks. Why? Because he will promote anything for money or compensation and it is grossly obvious. If a company gave him a screwdriver, instead of writing an article on screwdrivers, he will just write an article on the one screwdriver and say it's the best in the world.
They have an adopted minority child. He is having issues. They might be serious. He has been diagnosed with ADHD. (Many of you know that this is a VERY common initial diagnosis. May change later.)
They are going to some after school classes to try to help. Great! In exchange for this, they are writing about their son complete with photos on the blog.
Things we often discuss here (anonymously). Very personal things related to having a D.C. Turmoil in the family. Odd and troubling behaviors. Fights between husband and wife. Huge list of problems. Doesn't get along with people. Disturbing goings on. "I love him with all my heart, but..." again, photo of child, name of child ...diagnosis of child. All on the internet. He is 8.
The blog is NOT even about such things.
Wth? I find it a little weird to tell the world details of my son's diagnosis and fights in the family due to this stress complete with my kid's name and photo. Complete with details of abnormal behaviors.
Am I being old fashion? Maybe. I don't know.
I suppose it's good that they are getting the help and maybe this is the only way they can afford it. But to put your young child's face, name, age and diagnosis complete with details on the Internet truly bothers me.
I'll explain...
Remember the goofy distant relative known for being nosey and competitive? Well, her son is very strange.
He has a blog that bothers a lot if folks. Why? Because he will promote anything for money or compensation and it is grossly obvious. If a company gave him a screwdriver, instead of writing an article on screwdrivers, he will just write an article on the one screwdriver and say it's the best in the world.
They have an adopted minority child. He is having issues. They might be serious. He has been diagnosed with ADHD. (Many of you know that this is a VERY common initial diagnosis. May change later.)
They are going to some after school classes to try to help. Great! In exchange for this, they are writing about their son complete with photos on the blog.
Things we often discuss here (anonymously). Very personal things related to having a D.C. Turmoil in the family. Odd and troubling behaviors. Fights between husband and wife. Huge list of problems. Doesn't get along with people. Disturbing goings on. "I love him with all my heart, but..." again, photo of child, name of child ...diagnosis of child. All on the internet. He is 8.
The blog is NOT even about such things.
Wth? I find it a little weird to tell the world details of my son's diagnosis and fights in the family due to this stress complete with my kid's name and photo. Complete with details of abnormal behaviors.
Am I being old fashion? Maybe. I don't know.
I suppose it's good that they are getting the help and maybe this is the only way they can afford it. But to put your young child's face, name, age and diagnosis complete with details on the Internet truly bothers me.
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