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[Jennifer L Finley]

ya, it is so crazy because when I talk about the dog, they say nothing. 
It's like they don't want to hear about it.  Well I have got nues for them 
they better get use to it because I am going to keep talking about it.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michelle" <m-johnson at bigpond.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 11:57 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] nagdu


> Hi,
>
> My parents have always supported me in getting a guide dog since I was 
> little. They've always told me to wait until I'm old enough to look after 
> a dog, and so long as I look after it properly, they'd be all for me 
> getting a dog. So now I've got one! I hope your parents change their minds 
> soon.
>
> Just tell them that even though you can get around with a cane, a dog 
> would be an additional aid for you, as the dog can see where it's going 
> and can respond to situations and obstacles quicker than your cane can! If 
> they say anything like "Yeah but you know the dog makes mistakes too", 
> tell them, "so do other people when they're guiding me. What's the 
> difference?" Now, the worst case scenario might be that your parents tell 
> you that the dog can't help you if you get hurt and some talk like that. 
> So, just tell them that it's true, but other people can help, and you'll 
> learn how to control your dog in those situations. Just keep talking about 
> the positives about getting a guide dog, not the negatives. Because by the 
> time you get it, if they're sensible (sorry, I don't mean that in a bad 
> way), then they'll get to realise how beneficial the dog is to you, and 
> anything that negative that might happen will be dealt with better in most 
> cases. Just talk to one of the guide dog schools about this problem, they 
> should be able to help you! They're good with assisting people through 
> these family situations, and they'll teach you how to cope with this 
> issue, and maybe your parents will accept that their experience will 
> ensure your safety. Hopefully your parents realise that if someone is 
> there to help you, then your parents will feel that they don't have to 
> worry so much about you and how you'll handle a dog.
>
> Regards,
>
> Michelle
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Mark J. Cadigan" <kramc11 at gmail.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 7:58 AM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] nagdu
>
>
>> Jennifer,
>> I am also new to this list. I am also attempting to convince my parents 
>> that
>> a guide dog will be a useful and necessary addition to the mobility 
>> toolbox.
>> I am 18 years old and I am a junior in high school. So I still have a few
>> years before I can move out. I would be interested in sharing notes with 
>> you
>> about the quest to convince the parents. Good luck.
>>
>> Mark
>> SKYPE: mark.cadigan
>> AIM: mcperkins22car
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Jennifer L Finley" <jenniferfinley at embarqmail.com>
>> To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 2:56 PM
>> Subject: [nagdu] nagdu
>>
>>
>>> Hi this is Jennifer, I just wanted to know if anyone has had parents 
>>> that
>>> do not agree with them getting a guide dog.  If you have, please let me
>>> know how to talk to them about it.
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