[DigitalAngel126]

Just got home from work. I asked about 24 people at work what they thought (it's been bugging me) and only 3 of them said they thought it might be a joke or something along the lines of 'kids embellish a lot, so don't listen to them'. One of these ladies was a counselour and teacher for many years and I didn't even finish the sentence, she finished it for me - - she said it's a major joke in the teaching world because of such tall tales told by children (of all ages).

As for the reputation of the place, I've only heard good things about it. I personally don't know if she's liscensed or certified or any of that stuff but I do know she's been around for quite some time. It's pretty known around town, I'm pretty sure she heard of it by word of mouth. She and I also know the owner's son.

I would assume that my friend had the sense to go early this morning and sit down and talk to the lady about stuff like she said she would, but she's an UNGODLY kind of lazy so Lord knows if she actually went. If she didn't, I'll be very dissappointed in her. That kid is like a son to me, I have half a mind to go in there myself if she doesn't/hasn't.

My thought on it being a joke is this: IF it is a joke, 1) It was VERY unprofessional, 2) It was NOT funny, 3) Very poor taste, and 4) I'm not sure I'd want to take my child to someone that would even think that is funny!


Another oddity: I was reading her page on discipline. Most of it is normal stuff such as talking out situations, talking about feelings, time outs, time in the corner, etc. Suspect line in that page also said something along the lines of reserving the right to use "gentle restraints". This could very well mean something as simple as a car-seat with a buckle, but she didn't feel the need to elaborate so who knows. As far as knowing of state laws and the severity of some restraints b/c of my job, I would NOT be cool with someone 'restraining' my child, no matter how 'gentle'.