There's been many times( usually at funerals and weddings) when Mac and I have "coached" our children to smile, introduce themselves, and shake hands with new people they meet.
Not a problem for Kandra. Jonah is super friendly, so this isn't a challenge for him. But, when it comes to Jared... well, that's another story.
Example: A few weeks ago, Mac saw one of his co-workers at a restaurant and he introduced us to him. When it was Jared's turn, he grimaced (and I do mean GRIMACED-ugly and contorted, that indicated disapproval) and reluctantly shook the guy's hand. Jared was not happy that he had to stop and meet this guy, when all he wanted to do was sit down and order his meal.
Needless to say, he was in big trouble with Daddy, and he also heard a mouthful from both of us about manners.
Today, I was speaking to one of the school's psychologist. It's time for Jared's 3 yr. evaluation (to see if he qualifies for services for a child with autism.) She had already spent time with Jared at his school, and now she was doing the parent interview. I took her to the teacher's lounge, since Jared was in my classroom ( I didn't want him to hear us talking about him).
When we finished, she walked with me to my room, and peeked in to say "hi" to Jared. Jared, you guessed it, made a face. Then, he quickly looked at me and said, "I'm sorry Mom. I forgot." He looked at her and showed her a forced smile. Then he says, "Mom, please don't spank me, don't spank me. " Then came the tears. Great!
On our way home, I said, "Jared, please don't tell me NOT to spank you - in front of other people."
He quickly responds ( imagine Jared saying this), " Mom, I didn't say you were going to spank me in front of other people. I just don't want you to spank me AT HOME."
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