<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>jjflash</b></i>
One thought regarding Amy.
I think those parents who have objected to Amy in the past
should take a moment and think about their own child with CF.
How would you like your child treated by others? Even if they
were being a little tactless or perhaps juvenile? It seems
likely that you might argue that while your child wasn't acting in
the best manner, people should be understanding and supportive of
them. After all, dear Johnnie or Susie has been through so
much. Maybe he has a right to be a little angry. And
he's done so well for himself despite it all. Completed
college, got a great job, is a responsible employee, AND is still
maintaining his health.
So, before emotionally responding, take a second to think about
it from your childs perspective. Hopefully someone will do
the same for them many times in their life.</end quote></div>
I have taken my second to think and am not responding with my emotions, but I must disagree with your point. I want my children to be treated as an equals. My husband and I work very hard to make sure that people DO NOT make allowances for my children's behavior because of their illness. In general, having CF does NOT give someone the right to be tactless and juvenile (your words). I would not allow that kind of behavior in my children and would certainly not expect others to allow it just because "they've been through so much".
If you are referring to me as one parent who has objected to Amy, I want you to know that I do not <i>object to Amy</i> at all. I simply disagree with some of her views. As far as Amy goes, I believe she has done amazingly well for herself. She is intelligent, articulate and knowledgable. I respect her advice in most areas, admire her courage and appreciate her sharing her experiences with Dr. Warwick. She is a great resource and is a wonderful role model for young CFers. I disagree with her ideas on parenting, nothing more and nothing personal.