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Mountain of Sand is a theme centered around our special needs son, Felipe. Please read the story about Felipe below right.

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The Story of Mountain of Sand

From JB's (father) Private Blog. Taking Felipe, a special needs boy, to the public park, "I got a chance to hear Felipe interacting with a couple of calm looking boys around his age. Felipe asked one of the boys... "You want to build a mountain of sand?" The boy looked puzzled and Felipe continued, "I can show you how to build a mountain of sand it is real easy, let me show you how to do it." The boys then looked at each other trying to figure out what would be so difficult in building a mountain of sand? Felipe then stoops and starts using the park sand to make what is about a six inch mound of sand. Felipe was very excited with this accomplishment and I guess he felt it would be entertaining to do for the other boys. The boys looking on smiled at each other and then sort of drifted into something else. It was nice of them... at least they did not make fun of him or say something insulting. Later, I saw Felipe trying to interact with the same boys, but they were not taking him on and Felipe just drifted into doing his own thing by himself - so sad, brings a tear to my eye just writing this." Read More.

Parenting News: Sexy Clothes Worn By Teens

My daughter and I just returned from a week of camping with the young women of our church - 120 girls from age 12 to 17. Dress standards include shorts to the knee, and shirts that cover the midriff and have at least a cap sleeve, and bathing suits that cover the midriff. It was refreshing not to have to deal with a lot of exposed skin all week! I know there were a few who felt it was too much, but really - only a few. When girls are taught to dress modestly, it teaches them to respect themselves and their own bodies. It's not just about self-esteem, but about respect, too.

Mom - yes, it is often true that how the mother dresses, the daughter will dress also. Not just because the mother sets the example, but often because the mother buys the clothes! I think that's a sad situation when the mother is dressing inappropriately and immodestly - and I see that a lot. I'm trying my best to teach my daughter a different path, and I hope she can be an example to her circle of friends. [See Similar Topics]