Just For Laughs : Young Or Old

One or two years back, when I asked Son ,"Is Neinei young or old?" His reply was "young". I guess that answer must have made Mum very happy. So at least she does not look like her age! She is definitely more fashionable than any other elderly, perhaps that is also why not many people offer her their seats on the bus or train.

"What about WaiGong?" I asked again.
"Old!" that was his immediate answer.

We had a good laugh. We know that he says truthfully what he sees and he does not know how to tell a lie. Poor Pa! He has to accept the fact that he does look very much older than Mother although their age difference is only two years.

Today, I ask Son the same question. Surprising he says that NeiNei is old. Perhaps now that he is older, his concept of "Grandmother" is "old lady", because to me Mother always looks so good , for her age. I hope she is not too upset with the answer, though!

So I ask him the other question too ,"What about WaiGong?"

"Very very old!" he replied , in his usual truthful tone.

Laugh!! Everyone was so tickled and surprised by his answer, even Pa . I hope he is not too upset with the answer, too!!

His words of truth always never fail to amaze and make us laugh.

But being so direct is also what I fear most when he is with others, who fail to see and understand the lack of social and communication skills of autistic people. I hope he will not offend others and get himself into trouble when he grows older.... because family members can laugh but not others!!

It's Not What I Want But It Works

I did not want to buy my son a psp or nintendo just like some parents , who believe that these are things that get their children 'addicted' and refuse to do other work. But after the disastrous outing, I thought I seriously need to get something to occupy my son when we are out and he could not wait. A nintendo was my last resort.... otherwise I think I will go crazy each time I have to take him out.

Well, it does prove that it works! Now we could have a good meal outside, and I could eat slowly..since he can play his game after he has finished his food.

The nintendo also serves as a reward for any good behaviour. So I guess it is money worth. One thing I did remind him is that Nintendo is mainly for 'taking out to play'. I don't want him to spend too much time playing games since he already has more than an hour computer time everyday.

So nowadays, 'NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT ( the Nintendo)' when I have to take Son out.