Reddit Sides With Autistic Teenager Who Called His Mom Ableist Because Of Her Sarcastic Remarks
Thank As any parent knows, raising a child is no easy feat. There are endless decisions to be made, and plenty of challenges along the way.
However, few parents have to face the challenges of raising an autistic child. Autism spectrum disorder is a complex condition that can make social interaction and communication difficult.
As a result, autistic children often require special care and understanding. One of the most important things that parents of autistic children can do is to educate themselves about the condition.
With a better understanding of autism, parents can be more patient and understanding with their children. They can also learn how to better communicate with them and provide the support they need to thrive.
Additionally, educating others about autism can help to break down the barriers that exist for autistic people. Still, there are parents out there who lack empathy toward their children on the spectrum.
A teenager on the spectrum recently shared about his mother's absurd behavior. This mom is fully aware that her son doesn't do well with sarcastic comments.
Yet, she says something insensitive, to which the original poster responded in anger. He even called his mom an ableist.
Now, he's wondering if getting upset over his mom's sarcastic statement was wrong. He consulted the "Am I The A**hole?" (AITA) subreddit about it.
An autistic teenager shares how he got into a fight with his mom.
Good_Sign_9297To add insult to injury, the original poster's (OP's) sister started bullying him.
Good_Sign_9297This user went through the same experience. Their mother was also as abusive as the OP's.
SalaciousSapphicIt does look like it.
SalaciousSapphicFor this user, the mother is worse than an ableist.
FoolMe1nceShameOnUSadly, not a lot of parents don't make an effort to understand their autistic children.
FoolMe1nceShameOnUWhat kind of mother is this?
FoolMe1nceShameOnU
How can this mom be cruel to her own son.
FoolMe1nceShameOnU
The OP isn't alone.
Good_Sign_9297, This_Miaou
Nothing's wrong with communicating how he feels.
Sieepsaand
Once he becomes an adult, he can get out of this abusive home.
thesocksrock
Moving out, really, is the only way out of this situation.
Acceptable-Mood-9884
All the mother and the sister needed was to understand and accept him.
Spike-2021
This mother isn't providing what his son needs.
Good_Sign_9297, Spike-2021
It's hard for the OP to be out in the public. It's not like he's enslaving his family members.
wannabyte, Good_Sign_9297
Most people agree that the OP isn't wrong to be upset.
wannabyte
He only tried to explain how his thoughts work. His family refused to listen.
HelenaBirkinBag
No family member deserves to feel like a burden.
lizfour
It wouldn't be surprising if autistic kids with cruel parents run far, far away.
Battered_Mage
There are jokes that people on the spectrum can handle.
Healthy-University76
They're toxic indeed.
Lovrofwine
It’s pretty clear that the OP’s mom is doing a terrible job at parenting. Unfortunately, there are other parents out there who are just as cruel to their autistic children.
The OP’s story is a cautionary tale about what can happen when parents don’t accept and love their children for who they are. As the other users have said, they've drifted apart from their parents and their connection is almost like a relationship with a stranger.
