I know most people are going to think I'm insane for saying this, but here goes. If I'm in a public place and a child begins behaving to the point that it is bothering me, I leave. It's that simple. I do not judge the parents of those children as I have no right. I have not walked a day in their shoes...Who am I to judge them. I don't know if those children have a disability or are just misbehaving, but if it begins to bother me, I leave. I know some will say...."Why should I have to leave, it's not my child?" Number 1, no it's not your child...therefore, you have no right to place judgement or blame. Number 2, if it upsets you or bothers you enough to talk to someone else about it, why allow yourself to be put through it? Isn't it just easier to remove yourself from the situation rather than be condescending of someone you don't even know? I have two boys (9 & 5). They have "acted out" in public one time and one time only. We went to a grocery store and my boys began arguing. I retruned my cart and we went home. However, my children have no mental or physical disabilities. I have no idea what it is like to have a child with a disability. I do see how it must be very hard. Props to you. I do understand how this issue is frustrating to both sides. I just wish those that know not what they say, would not say anything at all. My son once asked me why everyone can't just be the same and see everything the same way. I explained to him that God had created everyone differently & in the way He wanted them to be. No one knows, but maybe, just maybe these screaming children's voices sound like music to their Maker. I'll bet a deaf person would love to hear a "shrieking child" or a blind person would love to see a child run wild. We can never make judgements on others. We are merely one. We as individuals cannot speak for all. Nor should we try. Anyway, I'm finished with my book now. Everyone have a wonderful day!
