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Crossroadscamping wrote:
Thanks for insight, but our situation is different. He socializes great with other campers, especially new people. We have talked therapists and doctors. It is great idea for him. He has mild Tourette's. We go camping a lot and visit one in particular. While camping no one, even new people notice his conditions. Our original plan was after he graduated and moved out on his own. He wants to travel with us. Once again we are taking in consideration advice from his health care providers. Our children have always come first. And to be able to work on diverse conditions and learn life, we as adults need to teach acceptance to our children no matter wha our disabilities, race, religion, gender, or sexual preference in order to survive with peace in our society. My son is the type to give shirt off his back if he saw you needed it more. He opens doors to elders, helps in whatever way he can. Has upmost respect to opposite sex and same as well to elders. Always willing to help. Gentle heart for animals. I am glad things worked for your daughter. But also consider what works for one does not work for all. My children are my number one priority as is their well being.

You say "we as adults need to teach acceptance to our children no matter wha our disabilities, race, religion, gender, or sexual preference in order to survive with peace in our society"
So far adults have done a lousy job.
Again I state " you have to much baggage. The CG is trying to do business not be a social reform place. The attributes you share about your son are great BUT a prospective employer does not know this so why take chance ? A quality CG has people lined up for work a terrible place might employ you.

I agree. That is what I have seen.

Really looking for something with site and salary or at least able for one of us to get a part time outside of campground.

That may be the biggest hurdle. I don't claim any expertise, but it seems like most of the positions are looking for part-time volunteer labor in exchange for a free campsite, usually with a commitment of at least a month, if not the entire season. Salary may be harder to find. The workamping time may also limit your ability to work outside the campground, too.

Thanks for insight, but our situation is different. He socializes great with other campers, especially new people. We have talked therapists and doctors. It is great idea for him. He has mild Tourette's. We go camping a lot and visit one in particular. While camping no one, even new people notice his conditions. Our original plan was after he graduated and moved out on his own. He wants to travel with us. Once again we are taking in consideration advice from his health care providers. Our children have always come first. And to be able to work on diverse conditions and learn life, we as adults need to teach acceptance to our children no matter wha our disabilities, race, religion, gender, or sexual preference in order to survive with peace in our society. My son is the type to give shirt off his back if he saw you needed it more. He opens doors to elders, helps in whatever way he can. Has upmost respect to opposite sex and same as well to elders. Always willing to help. Gentle heart for animals. I am glad things worked for your daughter. But also consider what works for one does not work for all. My children are my number one priority as is their well being.

No disrespect but I think you guys have to much "baggage" (I include the 2 dogs here)to be considered by a CG specially if his Tourette's is very bad. One episode and you may well be asked to leave by management. Not good for his well being.

In addition your child will be isolated from most other people and not learn the socialization skills needed for after he is an adult.
Maybe you might want to think about long term well being versus short term happiness then you are really taking care of your child.
I have a disabled child with CP and seizure disorder.

If I come across harsh it is because there is no way to sugar coat it.

edit:
We made our daughter function in society at ever opportunity knowing that someday she would have to make it without us.
At 18 SHE DECIDED a group home would be better (thought she would not have the rules and chores she had at home). Best thing she ever did. She is among peers functioning to the best of her ability. She is leading a full life at her skill level. I am amazed at her growth since she left us.