One of the things I had to deal with growing up was ignorance. Autism and other physical issues were not really known about in depth as they are these days. I suffered significant physical abuse because back then, that was the only way to deal with it. I eventually grew up, and the episodes subsided, but I still remember my mother coming after me with a wooden spoon or a belt because I didn't know then what I was doing. I feel for this kid, really. His parents are so ignorant. One of the reasons I decided to become a teacher is so that I could ensure that no kid would endure what I had to go through as a kid - sexual, physical and emotional abuse. Now that I am in my sixties and don't have that much time left, I wish there was something I could do.
One of the things I had to deal with growing up was ignorance. Autism and other physical issues were not really known about in depth as they are these days. I suffered significant physical abuse because back then, that was the only way to deal with it. I eventually grew up, and the episodes subsided, but I still remember my mother coming after me with a wooden spoon or a belt because I didn't know then what I was doing. I feel for this kid, really. His parents are so ignorant. One of the reasons I decided to become a teacher is so that I could ensure that no kid would endure what I had to go through as a kid - sexual, physical and emotional abuse. Now that I am in my sixties and don't have that much time left, I wish there was something I could do.