Post by Adriana Velez
I don't know how parents of autistic parents do it. And by "it" I mean put up with people who try to tell them how to parent. My child isn't on the autism spectrum, but I have friends whose kids are, and I know their parenting experience is way, way beyond anything I'll ever understand. I mean, we all get this, right? Or not? Because I still see moms say things like, "People without autistic children should shut the hell up with how to raise them better. Unless you are a parent with an autistic child, you're clueless." She's right. I'm clueless. That's why I just listen and offer sympathy, but never advice. But who are these people? I'd like to have a word with you, people who judge parents of autistic kids.![]()
I don't know how parents of autistic parents do it. And by "it" I mean put up with people who try to tell them how to parent. My child isn't on the autism spectrum, but I have friends whose kids are, and I know their parenting experience is way, way beyond anything I'll ever understand. I mean, we all get this, right? Or not? Because I still see moms say things like, "People without autistic children should shut the hell up with how to raise them better. Unless you are a parent with an autistic child, you're clueless." She's right. I'm clueless. That's why I just listen and offer sympathy, but never advice. But who are these people? I'd like to have a word with you, people who judge parents of autistic kids.