A plea for some class


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I grew up with a profoundly disabled twin sister in Sunderland in the 50's. The attitudes back then could be effing shocking. A horrible level of ignorance really from often otherwise decent folk. The shame some parents were invited to take on board.
One of the most wonderful things I've witnessed in my life is the growing awareness of folk about difference and 'disability.' I'm touched quite honestly by the posts on this thread were awareness trumps that past ignorance;the testimony of loving parents; the massive shift in peoples attitudes since I was a bairn. Well done yoos. Fuck something in my eye-
 
I grew up with a profoundly disabled twin sister in Sunderland in the 50's. The attitudes back then could be effing shocking. A horrible level of ignorance really from often otherwise decent folk. The shame some parents were invited to take on board.
One of the most wonderful things I've witnessed in my life is the growing awareness of folk about difference and 'disability.' I'm touched quite honestly by the posts on this thread were awareness trumps that past ignorance;the testimony of loving parents; the massive shift in peoples attitudes since I was a bairn. Well done yoos. Fuck something in my eye-
Good post. It’s actually heartening. I was expecting a bit of abuse
 
Sorry to comment on the ‘needless thread’ but I think it’s incredibly pertinent for fans who might choose to use this language on the board or may choose to use this off the internet that we may not see.

I have grown up with my 3 years younger than me brother who has Down’s Syndrome and have seen this word used and other words thrown against him. I’m glad that his carefree attitude means he doesn’t have to understand the series of abuse that has been levelled against him throughout his life. From a personal level for me I have spent my life as a teacher and more currently as a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities coordinator promoting inclusivity based on my experiences of growing up with him.

I think it’s important we get ourselves out of using this language and as others have shared on the message board through personal experiences we need to move forward from this.
 
Good post. It’s actually heartening. I was expecting a bit of abuse
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Sorry to comment on the ‘needless thread’ but I think it’s incredibly pertinent for fans who might choose to use this language on the board or may choose to use this off the internet that we may not see.

I have grown up with my 3 years younger than me brother who has Down’s Syndrome and have seen this word used and other words thrown against him. I’m glad that his carefree attitude means he doesn’t have to understand the series of abuse that has been levelled against him throughout his life. From a personal level for me I have spent my life as a teacher and more currently as a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities coordinator promoting inclusivity based on my experiences of growing up with him.

I think it’s important we get ourselves out of using this language and as others have shared on the message board through personal experiences we need to move forward from this.
Class post. I’ve used the derogatory term previously with a proper flippant, look how f***ing cool I am kinda persona. Pathetic and unnecessary, never again. I’d like to think I’ve grown up and genuinely just made naive mistakes, it happens. Hopefully people learn in time and age.
 
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Class post. I’ve used the derogatory term previously with a proper flippant, look how f***ing cool I am kinda persona. Pathetic and unnecessary, never again. I’d like to think I’ve grown up and genuinely just made naive mistakes, it happens. Hopefully people learn in time and age.
We say daft shite when we’re young and god knows I was culpable of it. We move and we learn and that’s the point. I think it’s important we have chats like this and call it out.
 
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Class post. I’ve used the derogatory term previously with a proper flippant, look how f***ing cool I am kinda persona. Pathetic and unnecessary, never again. I’d like to think I’ve grown up and genuinely just made naive mistakes, it happens. Hopefully people learn in time and age.
I’ve done the same. I cringe when I think of some of the stuff I may have typed on here in the past. But the world has changed, and so have I
 
Good point, I actually don't think it's as bad as an appointment as some thunk
Agreed, I think it is a sensible appointment and if it is true that he has been watching us most weeks he will have gathered a significant amount of intelligence.
 
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