Baylen’s Mom: yay or nay?
I do not have tics or TS I have spent a lot of time with kids and adults with TS, many of them dear friends. I’ve come to learn many ways to support kids with tic attacks and tics in general, and i feel like the skills I’ve learned have been helpful for me to be a better support person. Mindfulness, breath work, progressive muscle relaxation, tic redirection, etc. Maybe most importantly, not making comments about people tics that would them feel insecure. We also really value the idea that people/kids can do anything that people without TS can do, and there’s no denying how TS can make it harder and things may have to be done differently. Not sugar coating needed, TS is a very challenging condition for all that it is social struggles, physical limitations at times, and unbelievable OCD.
All that being said, I feel that Baylen’s parents do not believe in her that she is capable of doing grown up things (driving, living alone, etc). I do think they’re coming from a place of protection and care, but they have convince Baylen that she is not capable of her dreams to merely be independent. I can sense the shame they feel. The younger sister too is a bit iffy to me. There’s no doubt they love her, but i think they reek of impatience and support learned helplessness.
I’m open to be convinced. What’s a perspective from someone with TS? Is this good parenting? Am i being over critical?