Humlan, I have had the very same thoughts about this little boy.

His parents are highly intelligent and loving people. His mother is an internist and his father a Dr. Engineer. His mother is a mild, soft spoken, and in my opinion, too lenient, mother.

They don’t get any invitations to friends’ homes because of this child. When we meet them, it’s only at a lake:...where there is lots of room all around.

If the mother, who is an excellent physician, had any doubts about him being normal or not, I'm sure she would have him examined. Maybe she even has. I don't dare say anything, parents can get horribly offended. I’m sure they are fully aware of his problems. He has been kicked out of 2 or maybe 3 Kindergardens already.

I do believe my God child is highly intelligent, but he seems to hate everyone and everything around him. He has two siblings (he is the oldest). They are perfectly normal.

We once babysat him,…and he cried non stop for hours on end. He was so hoarse that he could only get a rasping sound out. Nothing could quiet him down. Hubby and I even danced the Irish jig for him. He cried more when he saw that. Come to think of it; I don’t blame him.

You have my utmost respect Humlan for working with such disturbed children. It’s a task that calls for unlimited patience. I just tipped my imaginary hat. Thanks you for your excellent suggestions.

EW2,
I wouldn't mind if someone danced the Irish Jig for me. And I don't think I'd cry, either. Laugh maybe. But not cry!

Ok, EW..sorry that it has taken so long for me to get back to you and this forum. Sometimes there´s just alot going on..and not necessarily bad either.

It sounds to me like his parents are having a hard time facing up to the apparent problems..but that´s totally natural. And, of course.. you have to go with your feelings!!!

Thank you for understanding and taking my post as it was meant for you.

Lots of love