tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post7978152921579860739..comments2024-03-17T12:02:12.410-04:00Comments on Love That Max : Would you call my child a ret-rd?Ellen Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comBlogger188125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-23267459666550264352017-05-02T11:43:13.326-04:002017-05-02T11:43:13.326-04:00I personally don't use the word "retarded...I personally don't use the word "retarded" not just because it's offensive, but because you look IGNORANT if you want to make yourself look better than a special needs person, by putting them down. It's not ethical, and it's not smart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-61558892244982085202017-04-21T16:36:36.502-04:002017-04-21T16:36:36.502-04:00I agree :-) physically challenge can sound better...I agree :-) physically challenge can sound better but mentally challenged might sound just as bad as the other words.<br /><br />What about emotionally challenged?<br /><br />kezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06810366437913932543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-55628130102449706342017-03-28T10:13:11.406-04:002017-03-28T10:13:11.406-04:00Hi,i have a little girl,she is 4 years old old.she...Hi,i have a little girl,she is 4 years old old.she is perfect when u look at her.her diagnose was mental retard.the problem is that we are from romania,but that it's not necessarily a bad thing.i live in london and i'd like to take her to a special kindergarden for children with disabilyties<br />The peoblem is that i do know what to do,wherw to call,who shoul i ask.if u couls guide me i'd be verry gratefull.thank u,and i hope i did not upset u.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-46760485525426611812014-06-23T15:46:05.848-04:002014-06-23T15:46:05.848-04:00Well, calling someone a retard is demeaning to all...Well, calling someone a retard is demeaning to all people who actually are mentally retarded. It seems like retard has become an insult, which is like hitler shouting 'you're a Jew!' At someone.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16215574381731708677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-49535104974427374982014-05-01T08:33:10.700-04:002014-05-01T08:33:10.700-04:00Retard, retarded and dumb are all unclean words an...Retard, retarded and dumb are all unclean words and strongly hurtful insulting words. Physically challenged is a better used set of words over the three I mentioned. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16165151089176875481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-65627720020421731812014-04-28T17:06:30.710-04:002014-04-28T17:06:30.710-04:00You're not alone. My son is RETARDED. :) If...You're not alone. My son is RETARDED. :) If you look up the definition of the word, the meaning does fit the diagnosis. I don't like the word "retard", or the word being used as slang or as an insult, but as a diagnosis, it is legitimate. Just like I don't care if someone calls me black, African-American, negro, colored, etc. It's the heart that matters, not the word. It's a lot easier for me to say my son is retarded, than to figure out what the current politically correct terminology is. Don't get me wrong, if someone called my son the n-word, or a retard in a mean way, I would get all momma-bear on their behinds. If someone asked me if my son is retarded, I'd simply say, "yes". If I judge them for using the "wrong" word, I am worse than those who innocently aren't up-to-date on the so-called "correct" terminology.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-5731239219849056882014-03-06T00:19:44.740-05:002014-03-06T00:19:44.740-05:00Am I the only parent of a special needs child that...Am I the only parent of a special needs child that does not find the word retarded offensive??? I don't know maybe I watch too much southpark .. I am all for advocacy and being involved in the rights of people with disabilities i try to get involved as much as possible but I just can't jump on the don't say the r word train. kickroxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185663570510557451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-50320883615213291492014-02-23T12:11:39.327-05:002014-02-23T12:11:39.327-05:00I've always wondered how its offensive to use ...I've always wondered how its offensive to use a word that accurately describes a condition. To be retarded is to be delayed. But...common sense does not exist among these soft people. And I do lack empathy for soft people. Maybe sympathy or pity...but no, I can't empathize with sissies who seek to "banish words from the vocabulary"...these are probably te same people who would take "nigger" out of Huck Finn and replace it with "the N-word". Toughen up, buttercups!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-39095998797597822432013-10-12T09:05:01.878-04:002013-10-12T09:05:01.878-04:00One should definitely not use "Autistic"...One should definitely not use "Autistic" or "ADHD" as insults, but they can be useful labels that help a person understand themself, explain themself to others, and get necessary help. Also, there is a whole Autistic community that feels like being Autistic is a very important part of their identity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-17949938947395943172013-08-20T13:49:13.057-04:002013-08-20T13:49:13.057-04:00I find it interesting that calling someone a name ...I find it interesting that calling someone a name is considered a right of passage of childhood. <br />Imagine this, if you will: People agree from this moment forward to teach their children that calling anyone names (regardless of the word or whether in jest) is not acceptable. They actually set the example of good behavior and enforce it. Result: Parents would never have to 'prepare' their children for when someone calls them a name that hurts. What a world that would be!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-4142683325839457002013-08-12T09:52:30.557-04:002013-08-12T09:52:30.557-04:00You may be right that there is a fine line between...You may be right that there is a fine line between noticing/defining differences and pointing out the differences in a negative way, but this is definitely not negative. <br /><br />There is a difference between being treated equal and being treated the exact same way. I know this is taking it to it's simplest form, but I cannot see without my contacts/glasses so if I had to be the same as everyone else and not allowed to wear them I wouldn't be able to function very well in school (or the rest of the world), but that doesn't mean wearing them gives me a special advantage. These kids in your class are not being given the answers to the test, their aide may be helping them read through the question or fill in the answer the student gives them, but these students are not being given an unfair advantage...if you needed help like that you would get it too. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14924807039831515035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-23000069808015839032013-08-12T09:36:45.020-04:002013-08-12T09:36:45.020-04:00I have been reading your blog all morning and lovi...I have been reading your blog all morning and loving it. I've worked with adults and children with special needs for many years, although I am currently in the middle of a 2yr "break" as I become an RN. When I was in HS I met one of my best friends who had a brother with a handicap, they are the ones who first opened my eyes to the real impact words can have. As I worked in a residential setting people often said 'I'm not making fun of the people you work with, I'm making fun of (whoever)' and my normal response was, 'no, that person is stupid and by saying they are retarded you are saying the people I work with are stupid.' So while I love your video on so many levels I especially love that you touch on that same idea. Thank you so much for this!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14924807039831515035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-42627266769719253892013-07-21T10:11:55.562-04:002013-07-21T10:11:55.562-04:00Thank you 1st anonymous poster. I dont use the wor...Thank you 1st anonymous poster. I dont use the word retard to hurt those with low cognitive abilities. However I dont understand how using the word in non offensive contexts is going to hurt Max.<br /><br />To the 2nd anon poster why did you say she does not have a child with a disability. For all you know, she may have one and still disagree respectfully. <br /><br />I did hope you other three anon posters would not say such crap about the first one. Like how he/she is 'rude' or your comment is 'rude and unsensitive' Or they are 'abusing their rights'. <br /><br />I'm really ashamed of you three anon posters, your comments were rude downright rude. And, you should have better things to do then to be rude to someone else and make stupid assumptions. <br /><br />Like they do not understand the negative effects of such a demeaning word. How the hell do you know anon the first didnt understand the negative effects of retard, eh? You have no proof at all. <br /><br />Do you ever look at the contexts of retard. If you did you will soon understand that if the word is used in non offensive contexts its okay. tharahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178926420365797564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-7448693579739040522013-05-22T16:14:38.543-04:002013-05-22T16:14:38.543-04:00Arc changed their name in 1992 to The Arc of the U...Arc changed their name in 1992 to The Arc of the United States, and this change is due a great deal to the fact that the 'r-word' is now used as demeaning and derogatory. If you want to read more about their name changes you can here:<br />http://www.thearc.org/page.aspx?pid=2344Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-59266052628450265222013-05-10T15:40:33.569-04:002013-05-10T15:40:33.569-04:00Wow.. Reading the comments made by people above (t...Wow.. Reading the comments made by people above (the ones that were against stopping the r-word) angered me. I can't believe people are so heartless...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-51963522942439504682013-05-09T13:14:14.334-04:002013-05-09T13:14:14.334-04:00how can you expect them to be treated equal when t...how can you expect them to be treated equal when they ARENT treated equal. Im a high school student and everyday i have maybe one or two special needs kids in my class. They have people paid just to sit there and help them if they need help, nobody does that for me. no one pays someone to stand there and give me the answer, during tests they go out of the room into a seperate testing center, where they basically give them the answers, if you want to make someone equal, stop seeing them as retards and just see them as normal people. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-91899554267833868452013-04-28T21:19:41.296-04:002013-04-28T21:19:41.296-04:00If you had someone in your life with this kind of ...If you had someone in your life with this kind of diablility and you heard others using this word to desribe something slow, incompetent, or stupid you'd be offened too. Let her write and peace and don't comment if you are going to be rude. You don't know her leave her be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-5508958838414971372013-04-08T10:35:02.389-04:002013-04-08T10:35:02.389-04:00Ellen do please ask yourself what will this campai...Ellen do please ask yourself what will this campaign accomplish? How will it improve the lives of disabled people? Tharanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-13607960084714741132013-04-08T10:31:44.809-04:002013-04-08T10:31:44.809-04:00I agree with the long poster. I am sorry but you j...I agree with the long poster. I am sorry but you just cannot have freedom of speech and then insist one rude word is banned. Where is the logic in that? It does not work that way sorry. There will ALWAYS ALWAYS be rude words used. Tharanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-40594020978040602592013-04-05T04:02:41.107-04:002013-04-05T04:02:41.107-04:00Why dont you All get a life.This politicly correct...Why dont you All get a life.This politicly correct bullcrapp is for the birds!! You people should stop felling Sorry for yourselves Life is to short go and Enjoy it......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-64517766224386397702013-03-07T16:07:15.137-05:002013-03-07T16:07:15.137-05:00Great Response!Great Response!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-20757803355377754762013-03-07T15:56:13.433-05:002013-03-07T15:56:13.433-05:00Angry much?Angry much?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-41032426889454626402013-03-07T15:54:27.847-05:002013-03-07T15:54:27.847-05:00You need help.You need help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-43334295350875994252013-02-22T20:36:03.546-05:002013-02-22T20:36:03.546-05:00This wonderful lady has the right to express her f...This wonderful lady has the right to express her feelings. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-40530780770400209502013-02-13T10:44:03.314-05:002013-02-13T10:44:03.314-05:00I'm autistic and I call myself retarded all th...I'm autistic and I call myself retarded all the time. Get over it and stop shoving your retarded kids and your PC agenda in our faces.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com