Labels are hotly debated in our society because of the different consequences that can come from them. Many parents of children with special needs strongly discourage labeling of their own children because they believe that putting a label on their child will limit their capabilities. They often think that a label will stigmatize their child and that they will receive special treatment that will limit their potential of overcoming their disability. In some ways, this is true, in my opinion. I think often times children with special needs are expected less than what they could be capable of. However, I do not think that this necessarily limits these children from going above and beyond what they are expected of. I do not believe that any educator would deter a child from improving beyond what a typical child with their specific label does.
On the other hand, many parents appreciate labeling their children with special needs. Labeling can have many benefits for both the children and their families. Typically, a diagnosis of disorder or disease will allow the child to be labeled and get the help that they require to improve and develop. A label on a medical chart can help the child receive proven treatments and therapies that will assist them in their functionality. A label on a child’s school record can help them succeed in the classroom by receiving the extra attention that they need. Without a definitive label, many children could live a difficult life with their disability unnoticed. Overall, I do think that labeling children has more beneficial impacts to a child than negative impacts. I think that labeling allows these children to receive the care and attention that they need.
The article “Special Needs Children: Should I Label My Kid?” shows stories from several parents and how labeling affected their children. This article shows that labeling can be both beneficial and negative in different cases. Each family has a different story and a different view on how labeling has affected their lives. Some of them believe that labeling has saved their child, and others believe that not labeling their child has allowed them to succeed. It is very interesting to hear these differing perspectives. This article can be found here: http://www.parenting.com/article/special-needs-children.
On the other hand, many parents appreciate labeling their children with special needs. Labeling can have many benefits for both the children and their families. Typically, a diagnosis of disorder or disease will allow the child to be labeled and get the help that they require to improve and develop. A label on a medical chart can help the child receive proven treatments and therapies that will assist them in their functionality. A label on a child’s school record can help them succeed in the classroom by receiving the extra attention that they need. Without a definitive label, many children could live a difficult life with their disability unnoticed. Overall, I do think that labeling children has more beneficial impacts to a child than negative impacts. I think that labeling allows these children to receive the care and attention that they need.
The article “Special Needs Children: Should I Label My Kid?” shows stories from several parents and how labeling affected their children. This article shows that labeling can be both beneficial and negative in different cases. Each family has a different story and a different view on how labeling has affected their lives. Some of them believe that labeling has saved their child, and others believe that not labeling their child has allowed them to succeed. It is very interesting to hear these differing perspectives. This article can be found here: http://www.parenting.com/article/special-needs-children.