[il-talk] child question

[Pittman Enterprises & Associates]

I  agree with Edwin's explanation, Rob.  You can also let your daughter know
your cane helps  you not look like a  fool to the people around you.  They
will know you are blind and to that end, they will act accordingly.  They
will tend to make more of an effort to get out of your way instead of
expecting you to move out of their way and wondering what is wrong with you
when you don't.  

-----Original Message-----
From: il-talk [mailto:il-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Edwin
Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2013 4:19 PM
To: 'NFB of Illinois Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [il-talk] child question

I had the same issues with my daughter, Rob.
She was finally satisfied with one of the many reasons I gave her  for using
my cane.  The interesting part of it all was that it was the simplest reason
I ever gave her.  I didn't try to sugar coat it.  
I simply said to her, look around when we go shopping or other places and
count the people you see with glasses.  My cane does what there glasses do.
Man wow she got the concept.
Again it worked for my daughter and me but I know you will find what works
for you and her.  Thank you for trusting us so much that you put this
question on the list.  I am sure you and her will work it out.-----Original
Message-----
From: il-talk [mailto:il-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Kaiser
Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2013 2:39 PM
To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;
Subject: [il-talk] child question

Hello all. As most if not all of you know, I am a guardian of a nine yearold
girl. 

Since I have come back out to Socal, and, more than likely, will be staying
here, I am spending more and more time with her. 

I am, however, incurring a problem: My daughter seems to be imbarrased about
the fact that I use a white cane. I along with my x-wife have tried to
explain to her that it is a necessity for me to use it. 

Has anyone out there come across this problem? If so, can you please help me
and give me some suggestions in how to deal with this as I will be spending
more and more time with her and in many instances, will be in the public eye
with her. 

You can email me or call me @ cell#(847)989-0768. 

Thanks. 

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