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That letter writer sounds like a very angry and cruel person. I can't imagine he or she would be much fun to be around.
Having a teenage autistic nephew, I know the challenges my sister and her husband have. They are always worried that he may stray or get himself into a dangerous situation. They are also deeply worried about his future.
Most people realize that, even if the child is behaving poorly or not cooperating, it is definitely harder on the parents than bystanders. Unfortunately, that letter writer didn't seem to get that.
I agree with Roger - and I am glad the letter and the story has gone viral... there should be no vestige of this kind of attitude anywhere in our nation, with the information available about special needs and differences in people - the author of this horrible message doesn't have to live with the autistic individual, or care for him and that is his blessing, obviously, if the writer feels he should be euthanized - we are not all equipped with the patience and courage it takes - but there really is no need to be hateful and cruel.
Thanks for your comments. I have heard from others who expressed similar thoughts. The groundswell of support for this family has been impressive. I imagine the author of the letter is maintaining a very low profile.
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That letter writer sounds like a very angry and cruel person. I can't imagine he or she would be much fun to be around.
Having a teenage autistic nephew, I know the challenges my sister and her husband have. They are always worried that he may stray or get himself into a dangerous situation. They are also deeply worried about his future.
Most people realize that, even if the child is behaving poorly or not cooperating, it is definitely harder on the parents than bystanders. Unfortunately, that letter writer didn't seem to get that.
I agree with Roger - and I am glad the letter and the story has gone viral... there should be no vestige of this kind of attitude anywhere in our nation, with the information available about special needs and differences in people - the author of this horrible message doesn't have to live with the autistic individual, or care for him and that is his blessing, obviously, if the writer feels he should be euthanized - we are not all equipped with the patience and courage it takes - but there really is no need to be hateful and cruel.
Thanks for your comments. I have heard from others who expressed similar thoughts. The groundswell of support for this family has been impressive. I imagine the author of the letter is maintaining a very low profile.
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