Posted by Jazzed on May 29, 2005, at 9:11:37
In reply to Re: Too easy » happyflower, posted by Dinah on May 27, 2005, at 22:21:33
> Yeah, he's done it. Not recently perhaps. But he has picked at things on his skin recently.
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> And yet, when I need reassurance, or wish to reach out for some reason, I put out my hand for a handshake.
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> (shakes head in wonder)
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> Maybe it's like being a mom. It's not as disgusting, when the boogery hands are hands you care about.
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> I really think he doesn't know he does it. I used to think it was a deliberate gesture of disrespect to me. But he mentioned recently that he frequently fidgets with his hands, and I think that's true.
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> On the other hand, he frequently forgets to turn off his cell phone, and I have to wait politely while he does so. And he usually peeks at who has called. :( Now he may not be embarassed by that, but he should be.
Maybe you should get him some Silly Putty, or a "fidget", they're used by Occupational Therapists to keep busy kids more still during class. Keep the hands out of the nose dear! LOL EW!
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