Yesterday at the soccer fields, a child came up and asked why JJ was lying down to play. So I explained that he isn't able to sit up or walk yet. The child's mother was near enough to hear the 2nd question "why does he have legs then?" and promptly got after her child without even acknowledging me or Jay. If it had been an adult, yes that question would have been rude. However, coming from a child, I am happy to explain that he got a boo-boo in his brain because he was born too early, and that usually satisfies their curiosity and they can then see him as another child instead of "that weird boy who doesn't walk".
I think I speak for a lot of moms of special needs kids when I say- let your children ask questions, talk to them about people who are different than themselves! Kids will learn prejudice or acceptance from their parents, whether the parent is meaning to teach it or not. I do not mind answering questions! And I want my son to be valued for who he is, not looked down on or avoided because he is different!
Ok, off my soapbox...
Totally agree, Sister!!
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