"That's not a bug!"

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"That's not a bug!"
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Wed, 02-07-2007 - 3:37pm

If you have a kid who gets caught up in specific definitions, and tends to be inflexible, then you might relate to this.


David saw a little book that his brother made in his kindergarten class.

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Wed, 02-07-2007 - 4:17pm
Yes I can relate. We did an insect unit this fall and I learned along with Quintin that an insect has a head, thorax and an abdomen along with 6 legs and an exoskeleton. I believe that some bugs are insects but not all insects are bugs. We had many discussions about how most people use the words interchangably. In our house now we asre expected to be extact when talking about the pests. As an interesting side note, we learned that a roly poly is actually a member of the crustacean family. Heather
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Wed, 02-07-2007 - 6:49pm

Oh yes, that does sound incredibly familiar...like I've had that very conversation.

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Wed, 02-07-2007 - 8:00pm

OMG That is SOOOOOO Mike. Heck, I think we have had that conversation about spiders. In fact I know we have.

I think our arguments usually come down to how many legs are on the dang thing though. Can't remember if it is supposed to be 6 or 8 but I do know that I just have to accept taht I am always wrong.

I feel your pain. And it isn't like you can reason with them either, lol.

Renee

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Wed, 02-07-2007 - 9:32pm

Oh man, I live with this one every stinkin' day! Only I don't get it from just one, I get it from all three! Even my NT child does it because she's so used to hearing the two spectrum kids do it!

Amy

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Wed, 02-07-2007 - 10:06pm

The car/van thing reminds me of my DH.

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Thu, 02-08-2007 - 1:18am
Yes, thats my son too lol. I have learned that when he asks what time it is, I better say exactly whats on the clock, or I will hear about it for hours lol.
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Thu, 02-08-2007 - 12:12pm
Will you really hear about it for hours?
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Thu, 02-08-2007 - 12:44pm
LOL!
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Thu, 02-08-2007 - 4:01pm

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