Today's story is an interesting one. Well, my picks are always interesting but today is definitely something different.
There really is no question to be answered with this story, but I find it interesting that the man felt that there is no other recourse but to give away his children. As noted at the end of the story, there are a number of faith-based and community support groups that could have helped the family adjust to their incredibly difficult situation. Maybe what needs to be done is an increase in knowledge and availability of these groups in order that people who go through these sort of situations with children of all ages (even those who aren't born yet), don't feel such desperation that they wind up going to such extremes.
Yes, there may be situations where a child might need to spend some time in another household (preferably with the birth parents around) in order that they can be raised in a healthy situation, but these can be controlled with the support from the community and faith based organizations. Am I wrong? Should parents be able to make this choice of whether a child is too much?
There really is no question to be answered with this story, but I find it interesting that the man felt that there is no other recourse but to give away his children. As noted at the end of the story, there are a number of faith-based and community support groups that could have helped the family adjust to their incredibly difficult situation. Maybe what needs to be done is an increase in knowledge and availability of these groups in order that people who go through these sort of situations with children of all ages (even those who aren't born yet), don't feel such desperation that they wind up going to such extremes.
Yes, there may be situations where a child might need to spend some time in another household (preferably with the birth parents around) in order that they can be raised in a healthy situation, but these can be controlled with the support from the community and faith based organizations. Am I wrong? Should parents be able to make this choice of whether a child is too much?
2 comments:
I remember reading this when it first came out. While I disagree with the father just dumping all his kids I will admit I am VERY happy that there is a place like a hospital to leave them rather than dumping them on a street corner or just abandoning them altogether.
WHEN ARE PEOPLE GOING TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY??
gyah. if you can't keep your pants on, you aren't responsible!
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