Hard Truths...

Tough love is about to commence in 3..2..1..

Unfortunately developmental, physical and emotional delays are apart of the global misfortunes that people become victims of. I, in no way, shape or form would ever wish any of these ailments on anyone.

However, God has placed capable people in your path to provide parents and other family members guidance and insight on things that seem off, awry, or things in need of fine tuning with your children.

In English: Teachers are trained and equipped to recognize areas of concern withing your children. They are with your children -in most cases- for more hours than the parents are during the week, definately during the day. They have built relationships with your family (or they should be or should have)and are well-educated with the age and developmental stages of the age groups that they are teaching.

The Bottom Line:
Teachers are parents' first line of defense. They are on the front lines in each families war on the best education for their children. So seek the information that they have for you. Pick their brains, discuss anything that you may find questionable and be proactive about the situation; prayfully before there is a situation.

Please, if you feel the need, seek the professional expertise of a second opinion however, please do not disregard the professional opinion of the teacher that has worked seemingly tirelessly with your child as well as your family for some one who evaluated your child through either a series of one on one test or though five minutes of adult interaction. Dig deeper and resolve the deeper issues not just dissolving the debris on the surface.

**My sincere prayer is that this ranting really helps a parent, another family member or even a friend of the family find the answers or even some resources to put them on the path to the answers that they need.**

**Continuing that same prayer, I pray that this ranting renews the passion within that weary teacher that is short on patients and big on issues, that is questioning the zest that he/she has for the job that they do so well** Keep on keeping on!!!