Are we not allowed a sense of humour when it comes to our kids?

[LoveBuckets]

Was gobsmacked when a family friend shut his eyes and shook his head at some of my jokes when he visited. I think he was like it because he works in SN playwork - he was really quite up himself and so jargon-brainwashed that he had lost all sense of humour.

FGS If I can't take the p*ss out of my own kids (any of them) then where is the fun in being a parent?

Has anyone else come up against horror at your coping methods?

Dh and i always have a laugh when ds (asd) starts giggling and laughting his head off for...no apparent reason
Only him knows what is making him laugh and he 's not telling, but he is so funny to watch and his laughter is so contagious, but my sister who was visiting a few months ago (just before his verbal asd dx)lifted her eyebrows and said "is he normal?... you shouldn't laugh about it!"
Why shouldn't i laugh at my ds 's funny quirky ways

Laughter is one of life's best therapies and is the best medicine in most situations.

The ability to laugh is healthy and without a sense of humour life would be exceedingly dull.

Of course, we will occasionally find some amusement in people around us and as long as they are able to enjoy our amusement, where is the harm?

As for humour as a coping mechanism - it is essential and can spread laughter and good humour to all those around you.

When a parent has a good and appropriate sense of humour, they can help their children to have one too and help them to build up a healthy coping mechanism.

Humour can be a bonding element in relationships. The ability to laugh at oneself and find humour in certain situations is something that people warm to.

I worked with a man who had cerebal palsy, a very personable and good humoured chap who's legs were misaligned. One lunchtime he was leaving work to join some colleagues in the pub. As he was leaving he said

"You'll know if I've had too much to drink - I will come back walking straight".