Thanks. We went through these same emotions when our DD was born with a congenital birth defect where we heard lots of 'be glad it's not cancer' or 'she's fixed now so quit worrying' (which isn't true, as she's about to have her 10th surgery). While she is a 'normal' kid and functions fine, she still has a long road ahead of her and naturally, we worry about what her future holds, especially in a few years when she becomes a pre-teen. I know some of their comments are generational. When we had psych eval for giftedness and other issues, their response was 'so did she fill you with tons of psychobabble nonsense?' or 'she just says he needs therapy because she probably gets a kick back'. Really?!? My folks are good people and I've always been able to talk to them about EVERYTHING. So it's just hard, when I come across an issue that I can't share with them, because they just don't understand it. I have been reading a book about 2e kids, and highlighting information so that I can show them that we aren't crazy. I've also got a 2e documentary coming and may loan it to them, if I find it will be helpful. It's just hard not to take it personally. My brother has an athlete in the family and they spend crazy money to do travel ball, batting cages, etc....no problems investing in that. But, invest in gifted or 2e and suddenly we are crazy. you know?
Spaghetti, I do agree that they have helpful parenting tips and advice to offer. And generally, they are helpful. I think it's just all so new, and scary, and I'm fearful for him (especially the aspect that 2e kids are more likely to struggle with anxiety, depression, etc). I just hate for him to experience that. They just aren't very understanding or sympathetic. I know they'll come around. I hope.
