Maybe someone at Cains was just touched by this woman and her child.
I don't think Cains needs a lot of promoting. Don't be so negative Joe. And purposely posting the word where this mother may be able to see it is just a crap thing to do. Good job.

Would you use the R word? Same concept.

bigmanny libtard is an insult . You are correct .

Please stop using that word. It is an insult and it's extremely offensive.

No, it's not an insult. That's the correct use of the word.

Don't judge a mother on being sensitive until you've been in the position yourself.

so, do you freely use the N word around black people? if not, why not? it is all how it was intended, right?

Dan D your question is obtuse and derogatory . You obviously didn't grasp the content of our discussion .

12:50 pm on Wednesday, February 20, 2013

How do you know I haven't been in that or any position. You know nothing about my younger days. I've seen a lot in 52 years . Family friends and relations.

I'm assuming from what I've seen you post that you don't have children yourself. I'm just saying it's a little different when it's your own child. Not that anyone else wouldn't understand or feel the same way. It just effects you on a different level.

There's nothing wrong with being a little more conscious of the words we use, and how they may effect others.

I grasp it fully Joe. Using a derogatory word in a non-derogatory manner does not negate your use of the derogatory word.

I don't think anyone said that at 10 months old she is offended. I watched the video again, and saw nothing like that at all. From your logic all I can grasp is that it's okay to be mean and call people names because it will toughen you up, and you won't do it to others. As a parent I'd rather teach my children....all of my children....to be thoughtful and not use any derogatory words at all.

I would like this post if I could. =)

I think that's an Army slogan...your point is well received but "as they say...." references people that selflessly risk death (cause or result) to defend our freedoms, constitutional rights and overall structure of our government.

And What about the children that don't understand? That may not even understand as adults? My child at 10 years old would not realize if what someone was saying was mean, offensive, or bullying. It's my job as her mother to advocate for her. Just as it's this mother's job to advocate for her child You're going by your own personal experiences. Which is fine but sometimes you need to see the bigger picture. Even when my daughter is an adult she may not realize. It has nothing to do with how she is being taught.

Joe, it's not about sheltering children. I do not shelter any of my children, but I have one that is not capable of understanding. Not all children are capable of understanding. I can't help but wonder who is really sheltered around here.

I actually like when people use derogatory words. It lets me know who really is an uncaring selfish lout and who is not.

Renee, don't bother. Ryan and Joe are treating these kids as if they are typical rather then special. While it's great to imagine that they can do all of the same things and respond to insults in the same way as typical kids, that's just not the case. Special kids need advocates, because they don't see or experience the world in typical ways. As for being "sheltered," that's a joke. These kids face more adversity than we can imagine.

Thank you TD and Dan. I'll just be thankful that I have my special child who is happy and doesn't realize that there are people like this in this world. Thank you both for being supportive.

Tiv Dad , I don't think I know anyone who would use the word "special" a sentence like… "special needs kids that I have been around has warmed my heart." If "special" was your label we should discuss the effect it had on you and if you didn't I respectfully ask that choose another word.

Why does every article or comment posted get twisted and manipulated to be all about you? This article is about the effect a word on a pickle jar can have on a 10 month old today or tomorrow. How, in anyway, is hiding the world (age appropriate) that we adults created a bad thing? As parents we are given a privilege to teach (through example, action and word) our children respect, compassion, self-value and just plain good habits. Allowing words or label's like "special" is just as dated and offensive as the word on the pickle jar.

I'd respond Ryan, but I'm busy trying to find a way to make the article about Bigfoot all about me. It's hard work being so incredibly narcissistic.

another post from Joe, who has no children and no disabilities, concerning how we should raise our children and overcome our disabilities by simply sucking it up and bowing down to "properly-abled" people such as him. Great post Joe! I am glad you are a compassionate and caring individual. Obviously, you are correct. someone who is two feet tall should just suck it up and be able to drive a regular car without any special consideration. Oh, and should have tough skin and just deal with constant put downs from you, right?