[Farmall] Any advice on THIS problem (Off Topic...sorry)

[James Moran]

I have been thinking more about this (O/T) issue....I have a J/D 112  that is in good working condition and it does not have the deck  attached to it (that is to say...no blades that might injure).   Maybe (and only with his parents permission) I might "assign" this  little tractor to the boy.  I used the word "assign" rather than  "give".  This would tie in nicely, perhaps, from a suggestion  offered by a member along the lines the "reward" factor of being  allowed to operate a machine/pull a cart, etc.  As you probably  are aware, the 112 is a standard transmission and not an "HST", so he  would be "challenged" to co-ordinate with the clutch and so forth.
  Again, I stress ONLY UNDER THE AUSPICES OF HIS FATHER.  I am certainly not shopping for a law suit, etc.
  Any thoughts about this?
  Thanks.
  JM

joseph buckley <josephlbuckley at earthlink.net> wrote:  Friends,
I too missed the orrigional message, but I have one thought to offer. I
studied and obtained a minor in "exceptional" child psychology many years
ago. Final analysis of all of the experts, from my point of view; They
don't have a clue. One thing and only one thing can cure most
adnormalities. Lots of love. We all have it to give and it is less
expensive than an F-20 part, or medication. And I for one am very happy to
be associated with a group like this that cares!
Joe


> [Original Message]
> From: Paul Sigmund 

> To: Farmall/IHC mailing list 
> Date: 1/17/2007 8:47:08 PM
> Subject: Re: [Farmall] Any advice on THIS problem (Off Topic...sorry)
>
> Human nature has changed little from the beginning of recorded history. 
You
> know that.  Any casual student of world history can support that
> observation. The peers of youth often shape much more of many lives than
is
> realized.  Whether some psychoneurological malady may be affecting your
> young friend or not, what he needs far beyond all else is acceptance,
> appreciation, love.  It is only the "frontier cultures" of America,
> Australia, South Africa that sociologically emulate and reward the
athletes,
> the self actualized successful, the modern pioneers .  In the East, in
> Europe the scholars, the engineers, the teachers, are accorded much more
> social recognition and remuneration than here.  Even with his
"strangeness"
> he likely would receive greater respect anywhere than from our culture.
> He's facing intense aloneness.  He desparately needs to know and
experience
> that there are alternatives to what he sees at school, in his own small
> world.   You're doing much more than you probably even realize for him.
> Keep doing as much as you can for him in the "now" . . as he has turned to
> you, you've been given a true gift.  And a life changing responsibility.
> Apparently noone else in his world can give him that. But he's found
> someone.  How many of us are put into a situation where we can truly make
> the kind of difference in another's life that will shape, perhaps control
> the future of this kid.  This is more than raising one's own "normal"
> children.  A support group would be ideal, so he can see he is not unique,
> not alone, not a freak.  He needs to understand, be understood, and
> accepted, now matter how small the group of peers.   All that has to be
> there, regardless of the diagnosis.   But right now all he may have is
you.
> Don't underestimate the what you can do for him . . . and in doing so, him
> for you.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "James Moran" 
> To: "Farmall/IHC mailing list" 
> Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 3:38 PM
> Subject: Re: [Farmall] Any advice on THIS problem (Off Topic...sorry)
>
>
> > Looking back at my (let's say) elementary school years, I can now 
reflect
> upon how certain of my classmates did not "fit the mold".   In those years
> (the 50's) there did not exist all of the "pockets" into  which an
> individual with a certain "problem set" could be  assigned.  Yes, there
was
> one "special ed" room, but those kids  were Down's Syndrom victims.  I
guess
> that, unless one displayed  that level of extreme need (up to an including
> the "physical  appearance" associated with such problems), that individual
> remained in  the "main stream" and, unable to adapt and "keep up" suffered
> accordingly.
> >   Since those dark ages, I am obliged to say that diagnosis and
> treatments have come a long way.  I would, at the same time,  observe that
> basic tolerance has not kept up and the "milk of human  kindness" is on
> allocation.
> >   I worry about this kid in question up to and including a concern for
> self-destruction.  As I previously noted, he is of superior  intellect
and,
> if sufficiently frustrated and "hurt" continuously, he  (and others like
> him) might either (a) turn violent against society  and/or (b) make the
> ultimate statement reflective of their isolation  and pain.
> >   Sigh...
> >   JM
> >
> > David Bruce  wrote:  James,
> > I comment you for caring and putting a lot of thought in how you can
> > safely aid this young man.
> > My brother is bipolar (now looking back it was there from birth but for
> > years it was either ignored or not understood at all).  He does really
> > well when he is properly on his meds but without them he can't function
> > at all.  Hopefully this young man can be helped to be a productive
> > person sans medications but if the meds are needed for him to survive in
> > society it's a good thing they are available.
> > Have no doubt your efforts will help the young man (and maybe a whole
> lot).
> > David
> > NW NC
> >
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