Comments on Three Weddings: Media Perception

I didn't see the show, I've been very busy with th...

2009-12-08T23:31:38.003-06:00

I didn't see the show, I've been very busy with things in my own life right now. But from your post I think I might be glad I didn't. I don't have a special needs child, but have relatives that do, friends that do, and our elementary school is a school of inclusion. My girls have had the joy of being in classes each and every year with special need students. Ya know I actually hate typing that sentence.. because my girls have learned through the thoughtful and caring of our teachers and adminstration that all students have special needs... they are just different. We all are special and should not be singled out. With that though, we each have unique needs for learning and coping... some are just well, considered non-mainstream by the general public.

Oh, I think I'm rambling... lol...
I'll try to come back together with my thoughts.. if the media can't "get it" with things they have been reporting on for decades, what makes us think that they can 'get this'? Sad, but true.

Advocacy is our friend. Right?

Hi Debbie, I didn't see the show, but am often d...

2009-12-05T03:33:37.319-06:00

Hi Debbie,

I didn't see the show, but am often disheartened by the way the media tweaks, in the name of editing, to create drama and/or not tell the whole story. It saddens me to hear they did the same on a show about special needs children.

P.S. It's great to see you're blogging again. I missed you.

I dont like how the show portrayed the children as...

2009-12-04T18:24:40.940-06:00

I dont like how the show portrayed the children as "suffering" and highlighted the meltdowns and such.

BTW = WELCOME BACK!!!

Good points Debbie... and good to see you blogging...

2009-12-04T12:23:45.277-06:00

Good points Debbie... and good to see you blogging again

I haven't been real please with the media lately m...

2009-12-04T09:34:05.926-06:00

I haven't been real please with the media lately myself. I know they need to earn a paycheck like everyone, but it's all in the method.

I really was torn as to whether or not to watch th...

2009-12-04T08:59:45.632-06:00

I really was torn as to whether or not to watch this show. I did not watch it. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the Garcia family. I think Kennedy is a hoot and a half. But, honestly, I didn't expect the show to come across any other way than what you just posted. Besides, I know what life is like having a child with special needs. Having a child with cancer. Having a child with heart defects. I get all of that. And besides, I can always hop on Renee's blog~which I do every day~and catch up on her family. Who I admire greatly.