Things that make you know you're doing something right.

[Shawnee123]

I would think that one of the best compliments you could get, as a parent, is someone saying "now that's a nice kid!"

I'm guessing Ali and Case hear that from time to time.

[lookout123]

my kid knocks people down and breaks other kids' noses. probably not what you had in mind.

[kerosene]

I think knowing when that sort of thing is appropriate puts LL in the category of "things that tell you you're doing something right." That story about LL standing up to the bully should be in this thread.

[footfootfoot]

Originally Posted by lookout123

my kid knocks people down and breaks other kids' noses. probably not what you had in mind.

"Wow, what a right hook on that kid! He's dynamite."

Feel better, not every dad can raise a vigilante with a soft spot for special ed kids.

[Aliantha]

Originally Posted by Shawnee123

I would think that one of the best compliments you could get, as a parent, is someone saying "now that's a nice kid!"

I'm guessing Ali and Case hear that from time to time.

I do get compliments like that fairly often. I usually follow it up with something like, "Thanks for that. We're very proud of him, but like all other kids, he does have his moments." Which is usually followed up by knowing smiles from all parents within earshot.

And it's true. I could just as easily start a thread titled something like, "How you know your child really is the Devil's Spawn"

[TheMercenary]

Originally Posted by Shawnee123

I would think that one of the best compliments you could get, as a parent, is someone saying "now that's a nice kid!"

We use to get that all the time, which I usually followed with, "Yea but you don't have to live with them." They always seemed to act better when away than when at home. I guess that is normal.