[geeks] RE: [rescue] OT: ADD - MOVING to geeks

[Jennifer Sharp]

Again yay! Another person who does not buy this ADD bullshit that the
teachers are forcing down the parent's throats. The teachers are
medicating the kids to keep them under control. School is nothing more
than a baby sitter. That is why my kids will be homeschooled by James
and myself.

Jennifer Sharp

"Do not taunt Happy Fun Pregnant Woman."  -- James Sharp
-----Original Message-----
From: Fogg, James <JFogg at vicinity.com>
To: 'geeks at sunhelp.org' <geeks at sunhelp.org>
Date: Monday, July 08, 2002 4:59 PM
Subject: RE: [geeks] RE: [rescue] OT: ADD - MOVING to geeks


>~ I am and find I am neither exceptionally bright, nor do I have any
>~ special aptitude for computers, the arts or science. I don't know
why,
>~ as I agree wholeheartedly that along with autism, ADD seems
>~ to be found
>~ in some exceptional people with high aptitudes in those areas, but
I
>~ think that that is not the rule, as there are many I know who
>~ have next
>~ to no aptitude, and in fact have a very hard time learning
anything.
>~
>~
>~ Dwight Wallbridge,
>
>1st, you are young yet - you will learn what works for you soon.
>
>2nd, you don't have a learning disability, you learn differently.
>
>3rd, you will have to find your own road, the ADD'er is too
exceptional for
>other peoples ideas of success.
>
>4th, many of us were/are labeled stupid/retarded/challenged/etc. I
was
>repeatedly sent to the "remedial" classes for things that I excelled
at. I
>even spent a year in a class that was for the totally impaired
(metally
>disabled, total psychos, etc.). The public educators are ill equiped
to deal
>with someone like us. In fact, I was stunned to learn that most
teachers are
>barely able to perform work at the level they teach.
>
>5th, the ADD'er can never be good, or even "acceptable - whatever
that is",
>at something they don't love. Find what you love.
>
>6th, you need to learn about yourself first. Learn to harness your
strengths
>and overcome your weaknesses.
>
>On my personal/vanity web page (ok, they are so uncool, but I made
mine 7
>years ago and haven't changed it yet) says "my favorite Jamesism
quote is "I
>have always enjoyed learning, I have never enjoyed being taught" ".
That
>kinda sums up the experience. I have to
touch/feel/break+fix/hug/smell
>something to learn about it (learn by doing). You should find what
works for
>you.
>
>Smile! At least you found out early!! I was just "the fucked-up kid"
in
>school. The one who new all the answers but daydreamed/doodled all
day in
>class. The kid who spent more time at the cellar workbench than the
>ballpark. Knowing yourself is strength, it allows you to alter your
world to
>fit your needs so you can excell.
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