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You are right, many parents don't understand about dyslexia, and feel it is a black mark against them. It is much easier to blame someone else then to ask for professional help. The woman who didn't want her son to graduate, is typical of people who use the system as a crutch and never want to give it up.
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Thanks, the great thing about writing fiction, is that all things are possible. Man flies, not possible except in fiction. I appreciate your comments because it adds to my knowledge.
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Don't read ahead. I think most people are good, at least the ones in my stories. I know there are nasty people out there as well. I have always wonder what makes someone to turn left rather than right. Charley is a good man, he accepts Brad and Tom, he understands Peter and John's handicap, he thinks highly of Tony, he gets an A plus in my book of people I would like to have known
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Peter and John continued to work on the farm, but the boys weren’t finished with them. Two weeks later, at dinner, when Peter and John had joined us, “You know Peter, John, if you didn’t want to go to the University, you could learn a trade. There are trade schools that can teach skills, like auto mechanics or electricians. I’m sure there are other skills as well.” “I’m not sure, Tom. You know we can’t read, and we’d need help.” “I think a lot of it is hands-on training. If you are hav
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Dyslexia is more common then most people realize. I don't think it has been included in Education courses at Colleges or Universities. Makes you wonder how many children are ostracized in an learning environment because of unawareness on the part of the teachers.
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I am close to all of my children, I think they have come to recognize I won't be around to much longer. It's a shame when your children ignore you until they realize you probably won't be here next year.
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Thanks, a little interest, a little effort and a little help.
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Thanks That farm seems to grow with each new person
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Thanks, say Tony and Amalia
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Yes, it has been in my family and if you aren't aware of it, the child will suffer
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You are right. Society tends to hide what they don't understand. Makes one wonder what genius was classified as dumb because they couldn't read
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Thinking back to my early school years I knew several who were thought to be slow. I'm sure they suffered from this as well.
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It is more common then people think
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My brother suffered from it in the 40's and he was thought to be retarded. He worked with my dad and did well.
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Actually I encounter it in Puerto Rico when my daughter was learning Spanish. They noticed it and she went to a specialist for treatment. This was in the early 70's
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On Sunday after mass, Chad and Tom took the boys to the farm. I followed with my family after having a coffee in the fellowship hall of the church. Arriving home, I didn’t see the boys, so I figured they were showing Peter and John around the farm. While Amalia tended to the children, I started to prepare lunch, soup, and sandwiches. I brought several jars of broth from the basement, and I added some vegetables and pasta. We had a little leftover chicken which I diced and added to the broth.
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I'm not sure how long the boys will stay. Brad and Tom will help them and then they may depart for their own lives.
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Yes, Tony is very open to helping other people. Not everyone would be so willing to take on these two boys.
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One learns a lot faster if they are the recipient. They know what it feels like and bigotry is not only sexual but mental as well. They will help the boys, no question about that.
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You are the right, but. remember he has 5 bedrooms, besides his and Amalia's. I think he's going to need a maid.
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I walked into the Library, and Amo was reading the journal to little Vic in Italian. “Don’t you think he’s too young to learn Italian?” “No, he needs to hear the sound of the language. I want his first words to be in Italian.” I just looked at Amo. He smiled back and went on reading the journal. I told Amalia what he said. “There is nothing wrong with that. We will talk to him in Italian, and the boys will talk to him in English. By the time he is ready for school, he will be bilingual
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It is amazing what a bundle of joy can do. The 'uncles' will spoil that boy, but Amalia and Tony will be sure it is love they will spoil him with.
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It is but I'll soon be on target
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Thanks,. still unpacking which probably take another 3 months. It's amazing the amount of junk a person collects.
