[blparent] behavior problems with our 4 year old

[Star Gazer]

			When I need to get my older daughter's attention and
I know she isn't paying attention, I'll say her name, then tell her "look at
me with both eyes" then I wait. I view it like hand shaking between
machines. Machines can't exchange data unless they've gone through the
proper protocol and the handshake means "Ok, I'm here and ready" 
This is usually done behind the scenes but I can remember when it wasn't. 

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From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Judy Jones
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Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 8:55 PM
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Cc: Judy Jones <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [blparent] behavior problems with our 4 year old

Hi,

You brought up a good point I didn't think of.  Not knowing how much vision
you guys have.  My husband and I don't have enough vision to make eye
contact with anyone.  If you are trying to get her to start listening to you
instead of ignoring you, you may have to get in her physical space.  Sighted
people can have their kids look at them eye to eye.  We can't so there were
times we would gently take their faces between our hands and get them to
focus that way so they understand you are saying what you mean and mean what
you say.

I don't know if any blind parent has said the following to their kid: 
Quote, "Wipe that look off your face." End-quote.  Hahahahaha.

Judy


-----Original Message-----
From: Jodie and Kahlan via BlParent
Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 5:48 PM
To: blparent at nfbnet.org
Cc: Jodie and Kahlan
Subject: Re: [blparent] behavior problems with our 4 year old

We've tried explaining to her that she can't go to their house because of
her behavior, but I don't know if she doesn't get it or if she's just
ignoring us because she doesn't want to hear it. That's actually what
happened toight when we tried talking to her at dinner. She totally ignored
us, talked to herself and tried to change the subject.
Very frustrating! I feel like we're getting no where!

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