Began at 8:56 am
As Jr was playing
"Roblox"found at: http://www.roblox.com/Landing/Animated/ on the computer, (pictures below)
Jr was ecstatic to see "his first name Duke" being highlighted at the store, as he looked for the AMC Movie Theatre on the game.
he said: "Mommy I'm
in college when I'm 14 years old. I'm driving my car. Oh, I think this is my
house. Oh wait I'm not the owner. Ok, NOW I'm the owner."
I said: "Jr you don't
want to stay in your daddy and mommy's house when you go to college? You just
want to be a grownup and to live all by yourself?"
Jr said: "No, Mommy, I
don't want to live in you and daddy's house when I'm in college. I could be the
owner of my house and live by myself."
I said: "ok Jr that's
fine. I will enjoy the time we spend together while you live with mommy and
daddy before you're a grownup.
Jr said: "ok mommy"
I became quiet as I chuckled
on the inside because of how "adamant" he is on being
"independent!" I guess I created a "confidence" monster
when I explained to him about his diagnosis of Autism and what it entailed.
Then I became afraid!!
I thought "wow! Ok!
Ummmmm I have a plan, but he's already in opposition with plan A, ok, maybe
plan B isn't that bad; but I really think plan A is more realistic from today's
standpoint.
Then again, Jr's full of
intellectual surprises!
Then I thought "keep
calm" he's only 7 years old, even though it's "realistically
possible" that he can be "14 years old in college" it is not
happening tomorrow.
LOL, which means I have ample
time to panic, pray, plan, revise and proceed!!
Approximately, 10 - 15
minutes passed. When I looked at the computer screen, I said: "Jr that's
your second car? Are you going to have lots of cars when you grow up?"
He replies with what sounded
like frustration: "no! Mommy. I'm
only going to have one car. This car is for my job when I deliver pizza before
I'm in college."
I said: "oh okay, then
when you become a grownup you can get a different and better job in an
office."
He said: "yes like you
and daddy!"
The remainder of his game
playing was spent explaining to me how: "he's like the man on the computer, because the story is called *the man that does things* and I'm like the woman on the computer because the story is called *the woman that does things*; how he's a superhero because he
showed the police the bad guys and delivered their pizza to them. He found *the
frost potion* and became Jack Frost. He searched for a movie theater like the
AMC Theatre that he, daddy, his "girl" friend N.J. and I have went to
before. He found a Six Flags America, he said he didn't have tickets. He needs
to get tickets.
Looking for the AMC Movie Theatre
Reading about "the man who does things"
When he found the "Frost Potion" and became "Jack Frost"
*hint hint* he needs to get
tickets. Most times Jr "wants" to do or get something, he'll say
things like: "I need" or "I have to."
Ended at 10:30am
As I viewed the upcoming
movie previews via the Fandango app on the tv and began viewing the Despicable
Me 2's preview: he says "Mommy I want to see Monsters University and Man
of steel!"
He was jumping on the bed a
little and I said: "Jr when you're with Mommy especially *cutting summer
school* you have to chill out. The main reason you're home is because of your
headache and Autism tics."
He looks out the corner of
his eye at me and says: "mommy I need you to be quiet so I don't miss any
of them." See the pictures below: He's in our bed, watching our 3d tv, telling me to be quiet because he doesn't want to miss any of them (the fish!) Really Jr? Really? LMAO ;o)
I said: "\(^0^)/ yeah ok
Jr"
Here's what you may be
thinking, here's your answers.
* YES, Jr can read! YES, he does read "physical books." NO, he doesn't read them upon request when at home, because he has to be interested or "need" to do read.
Jr reading an "E-book" about Superman. He absolutely loves the "I can read" book series.
* OF COURSE, I'm concerned with the
amount of time he spends on the computer, using the tablet/phone, and watching
tv. I'm most concerned because of the Autism tics and headaches he complains
about and similar symptoms I face due to overindulgence.
* The pro and simultaneous
con about the aforementioned is that having to wear glasses prior to having Jr
diagnosed with Autism, gave him approximately a 90% chance of needing glasses.
His father wears them, 3 of his older siblings, my mother and father, his
father's mother and father. I'm approximately 80% certain I may need them; at
the very least for reading by age 35. I'm certain, because of my 20 years of
overindulgence in technology and headaches I've been experiencing majority of
that time.
* I'm ecstatic about the
"results!" I can't help but be thankful for the advancement and
convenience of technology. I'm able to teach Jr and be taught by him; all via
technology.
* I like how it
"frees" Jr to be comfortable "opening up!" Jr teaches me
about "his inner most precious thoughts, desires, and intentions";
that otherwise I'd have no clue about. I'd spend hours, days, crying, being
frustrated because I felt "ignorant, like a failure, and left out"
because I didn't know what my own child needed, wanted or how to get them to
communicate it.
* I'm also thankful for it
serving as a versatile platform for independence, self esteem, breakthroughs,
and great learning experiences.
What are the advantages or disadvantages of using technology with your child? Share your opinions and experiences.
MRSHBIC_PHILANTHROPY
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