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Originally Posted by masraum
That's one thing, but if something like that is an issue, then the parents need to lead with "I'm here because...." especially if the "child" is of college age and trying to get a job as a professional (or in a professional workplace).
I suspect there are parents that are just doing it wrong, probably more than there are parents in your position.
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There is no manual on how to deal with this stuff.
I don't know what was going on with this kid or his Dad but the last thing a parent wants to do is stand there and say "here's my kid, he's different....." and it's the last the kid wants to hear.
Trust me, the kid knows it and he's quite because he does not want to draw attention to himself so calling it out just makes it worse which as a parent is probably the worst part of it all.
And yes, we have to tell them to do certain things like look at the server and speak to them, not us, when we are out at dinner. Or to shake someones hand. And we have to tell them over and over because they just don't process it on their own.
Yeah maybe the Dad is handling it wrong, but like I said, these kids don't come with instructions manuals and most of us are winging it because some days are better than others and we are constantly adjusting on the fly.