Re: Off-topic discussions

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In a message dated 4/24/01 7:15:10 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

singingpraise@... writes:

> For example, the current topic that

> caused a few people to say it was too far off-topic for the list was one

> person's testimonial of why they don't completely keep to a GFCF diet. I

> would not want to see us use admonitions to stay " on topic " to kill

> honest debate by parents who have found GFCF does not work for them (or

> at least they think it doesn't). If we are going to allow discussions of

> ABA and IEP's and discipline problems and sleep problems and everything

>

This is tough. I am struggling to explain myself. I think originally why I

said something was NOT because someone was joyous about something that worked

for them. In fact if anything I rejoice with them! It was that by using

certain language it turned into something else. The tone changes to more of

a debate of the issues about milk. Whereas, I thought this is more of a

support/info. group for gfcf, thus debate over milk seems like excessive time

wasted since by it's nature GFCF is non-dairy. Other off topic discussions

are certainly more common to all of us. I can NOT imagine any one of us not

going thru an IEP at one point in our child's lives. I am only interested in

GFCF approach as far as diet is concerned however, still could use info and

experiences concerning IEP's ABA etc etc. which are is more of a universal

theme.

OH and BTW I did purchase Special diets for special kids. I have read it and

will read it again but there is simply so much to absorb this list has been

amazing! Thanks to everyone for your assistance and I hope that as I learn

more I can eventually give back to others.

Debbie