[blparent] Children of Blind Parents

[Deborah Kent Stein]

Hi, Jo Elizabeth,

Sure, if you know some young adults who have blind parents, please share my 
questions with them and have them get in touch with me.  Thanks!

Debbie

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jo Elizabeth Pinto" <jopinto at pcdesk.net>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 8:01 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] Children of Blind Parents


> I'd be interested to see what the children had to say in answer to those 
> questions.  I also know a few young adults who might answer for you, 
> Debbie, if you are looking for contributors.
>
> Jo Elizabeth
>
> "Don't throw away the old bucket until you know whether the new one holds 
> water."--Swedish proverb
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Deborah Kent Stein" <dkent5817 at att.net>
> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 3:22 PM
> Subject: [blparent] Children of Blind Parents
>
>
>>
>>
>> Hi, listers,
>>
>> As some of you know, for the last couple of years I've been 
>> intermittently working on a booklet aimed at social workers and other 
>> professionals who come into contact with blind parents and their 
>> families.  Several of you have provided me with great quotes about how 
>> you handle baby care, homework, etc.  Now I'm developing a section based 
>> on the experiences of our kids.  I'd like to include quotes from kids of 
>> any age raised in families where one or both parents are blind.  The idea 
>> is to address the concerns that are often raised by professionals and as 
>> much as possible to educate them and allay their fears.  Below are some 
>> questions that reflect the concerns social workers and others often bring 
>> up.  If any of your kids would be willing to write a few sentences in 
>> reply to one or more of these questions, or to write about any other 
>> aspect of growing up with blind parents, please contact me off list at 
>> dkent5817 at worldnet.att.net .
>>
>> Thanks for all of your help!
>>
>> Debbie
>>
>> __________
>>
>>
>>
>> 1)  As the child of blind parents, do you feel you've had to bear a lot 
>> of extra responsibilities?  Has it been a burden to you having to help 
>> your parents more than sighted kids do?
>>
>> 2)  Has it ever been embarrassing to you to go out in public and have 
>> people stare at you and your family?
>>
>> 3)  Do you feel left out because of things your parents can't do with 
>> you, such as taking part in sports or driving places for family 
>> vacations?
>>
>> 4) Do you fall behind in school because your parents can't help you with 
>> printed worksheets or read notes sent home by the teacher?
>>
>> 5) Are you sometimes able to get away with things at home because your 
>> parents can't see what you are doing?  Does their blindness ever allow 
>> you to get into situations that jeopardize your safety?
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