Brennan's FALL GHOST IN MY CHILD

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At what age did Brennan start talking?

  • 9-10 months (correct)
  • 18 months
  • 12 months
  • 5 months

Brennan prefers modern fashion over styles from the '40s and '50s.

False (B)

What was diagnosed as a severe problem with Brennan at the age of five?

Hearing problems

Brennan began nonverbal communication at around __________ months.

<p>five or six</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following milestones with the corresponding ages:

<p>Rolling Over = Early Talking = 9-10 months Complete Sentences = 12 months Hearing Problems = Around 5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Brennan say about his past life?

<p>He fell off a roof and died. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Brennan believes he was born in Springfield.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was significant about Brennan's remark about falling off the roof?

<p>It indicated he might have memories of a past life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Brennan mentioned he has hearing loss in his _____ ear.

<p>right</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match Brennan's characteristics with their corresponding descriptions:

<p>Hearing aid = Used because of past head trauma Details of past life = Inclusion of a father with a beard Emotional intelligence = Mature responses for a six-year-old House shape = Rectangle versus square</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Brennan's early development

Brennan developed key skills like rolling over, smiling, nonverbal communication, and speaking complete sentences much earlier than most children.

Brennan's advanced intellect

Brennan possesses an exceptional intellect that includes a depth of understanding and insight often seen in adults.

Brennan's unusual clothing preferences

Brennan displays a strong interest and preference in clothing styles from a prior era, particularly from the 1940s and 50s.

Brennan's hearing impairment

Brennan was diagnosed with a severe hearing deficit in his right ear, requiring several specialist consultations . This was initially unexplained.

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Parental challenges with Brennan's impairment

The parents have a hard time emotionally processing the difficulties caused by Brennan's hearing condition.

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Brennan's advanced social skills

Brennan is a socially mature and gifted child; he quickly understands social interactions.

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Brennan's awareness of other locations

Brennan displays awareness of a place or location that doesn't exist in the current situation.

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Parenting a gifted child

Parenting a child gifted in academics and social skills is demanding due to the need to manage the child's development.

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Child's past life claim

A child's assertion of having lived a previous life, often including detailed memories and descriptions of a past existence.

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Unexpected details

Information given by a child that goes beyond typical childhood knowledge or comprehension.

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Reincarnation

The philosophical or religious concept of the soul's return to life in a new body.

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Past life experiences

The memories and details surrounding the experience of a person recalling a previous life.

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Emotional intelligence of a child

The ability of a child to understand and manage their own emotions, as well as recognize and respond to the emotions of others.

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Unexpected childhood statements

Statements made by a child that are surprising or unusual, often concerning events or situations beyond their typical knowledge.

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Trauma and Past life

A child recounts memories of prior physical trauma, such as an accident or death experience, that could have been caused by an incident in a previous life.

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Past life memory

A detailed account of a previous life, including experiences, family members, or even the cause of death, recounted by an individual.

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Parent's response to past life claim

The way a parent reacts to a child's assertions about having a past life, including trying to understand the claim, and questioning it.

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Study Notes

Brennan's Developmental Milestones and Unusual Abilities

  • Brennan exhibited precocious development, mastering milestones like rolling over, smiling, nonverbal communication (5-6 months), talking (9-10 months), and speaking in full sentences (12 months) early.
  • He displayed advanced verbal skills, exhibiting a "creepy smart" intellect and a matter-of-fact communication style.
  • He has a particular interest in clothing, preferring vintage 40's/50's styles. His mother, an in-home daycare provider, notes his exceptional attention to personal appearance.

Hearing Impairment Concerns

  • Brennan's family noticed potential hearing problems around age five, with difficulty hearing his mother's calls.
  • His right ear was eventually diagnosed with a severe hearing deficit; the cause remained unexplained by specialists.
  • The mother finds it emotionally challenging to deal with the diagnosis.

Unusual Insights and Past Life Claims

  • Brennan possesses profound insights beyond the typical of a child his age.
  • He possesses an advanced social understanding and intellect.
  • He exhibited a deep understanding and ability to remember details of events and things which defy his current life experiences, such information regarding an "other house" of a different shape and Northern style building that doesn't exist in their Memphis environment.
  • At age six, he described having been sent from God to fulfil his mother's wish for a child.
    • He also claims a previous life experience of falling from a roof and dying, describing his previous occupation, the accident's circumstances and those around him. This included details about the shape of a building, a time period and the location of the injury.
    • He specifically remembers a fall from a four-story building, a "dormitory".
    • He further described injuries and trauma experienced at the time of death.
    • His mother investigated possible past life connections, particularly finding a potential match for his description of a previous life (James P. Patterson), a construction worker who died from a roof fall.
  • Brennan linked with a particular entry in the research which mentioned the time frame and the place for his earlier existence. This reinforces the idea that he was connected or aware of his previous identity.

Parent's Emotional Response and Research

  • Brennan's mother's emotional response is one of profound surprise and acceptance regarding the potential for a past life, including the incident involving the roof fall.
  • She felt that this was a topic not taught or handled in parenting classes.
  • The mother believes that the hearing impairment in his right ear is connected to the trauma of the fall, according to Brennan's claims and recollection of his death.
  • She is investigating potential connections with his past life story, and the possibility of reincarnation.
  • This also encompasses a deep exploration into past life possibilities based on his recollections.

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