Wednesday
25Nov2009
Why I'm Thankful for Quirky Kids
November 25, 2009 If you are reading this blog, you probably have a quirky kid. Maybe s/he is diagnosed with ADHD, Autism or a Learning Disability. Maybe not.
Quirky kids are just average kids who march to a different drum, whistle their own tune and experience life through a unique lens.
I am thankful for kids (and adults) who are quirky because they:
- ...are honest (almost to a fault)
- ...notice things that I don't see
- ...help me remember that I have lots to learn
- ...make discoveries and think unique thoughts
- ...most draw better than I do :-)
- ...many do math better than I do :-)
- ...have lots of energy
- ...make me laugh with their humor and insight
- ...try so hard
- ...are willing to try new things, even when it is hard and uncomfortable
- ...never give up
- ...trust me with their quirkiness
- ...are curious
- ...want to learn about how their brains work and how they are different from the kid next door
- ...feel deeply
- ...express emotions in loud ways (not always a bad thing)
- ...are interesting and creative people
I know quirky kids can be challenging as well, but most often their positive attributes majorly outweigh their challenges.
Thanks to all the quirky kids I know (and those I would love to meet someday). You guys are great and never forget that!
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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Reader Comments (1)
Susan, I love your list. I teach Junior High kids and I have to tell you that I wish more teachers would accept kids for who they are. Too many teachers seem to think that kids have to sit in neat little rows in the classroom and regurgitate what has been "learned".
Teachers would have more success teaching so called "slow" kids if they learned to teach the individual (especially the quirky ones) rather than teaching the subject.
Just my two cents worth,
Steve