How would you feel if your mother was an amputee?
Would you be embarrassed that your mother is disabled and physically dependent on others? Or would you be proud to be her child?
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doodlebug2013 · 41-45, F
From birth, a child grows up recognizing their mom as their mom and that's the only thing that matters to them. Yes, eventually that child is going to recognize that something about their mom is different, but that takes years to happen and it's no reason for embarrassment either.
When your child starts getting older and understanding things like that and potentially starts getting into situations with other people where recognizing difference can come up, it's very very important talk with your child about why you're different and that difference is OK and it's something to be proud of and not something to hide. It's honestly been WAAY more awkward for me to have those talks than it's been for my kid! If you raise them to be proud and understanding, they will be, guaranteed.
When your child starts getting older and understanding things like that and potentially starts getting into situations with other people where recognizing difference can come up, it's very very important talk with your child about why you're different and that difference is OK and it's something to be proud of and not something to hide. It's honestly been WAAY more awkward for me to have those talks than it's been for my kid! If you raise them to be proud and understanding, they will be, guaranteed.