But whispering things like:
“If they come through the back gate, we should hide there…”
“If we hear gunshots, lie down quickly…”
“Don’t cry so they won’t notice you…”
And my heart broke in ways words cannot fully explain.
May every school become truly safe again.
Few minutes ago, I overheard my children discussing what to do if kidnappers enter their school and this saddens my heart
Little children.
Not talking about cartoons.
Not arguing about snacks.
Not planning games for break time.
Dear parents,
This is a cartoon scene. Yes and that's a particular s#x position being displayed on what is supposed to be for children!
Then you'll be wondering where a 6 year old boy learned how to pull pants and bring out....
It hurts when discrimination comes not only from adults, but also from children who are still learning how to see the world.
We do not need pity.
We need understanding.
We need inclusion.
We need humanity.
A little empathy can make the world kinder for all of us.
As people with disabilities, our bodies may not fit society’s standards, but we are still human beings with emotions, dreams, dignity, and pain.
It hurts when discrimination comes not only from adults, but also from children who are still learning how to see the world.
Teach them that disability does not reduce anyone’s humanity, dignity, or worth.
More awareness is needed so children grow up learning how to interact with people with disabilities with respect and understanding. That is true inclusion.
This is where parenting matters.
When your child mocks someone in a wheelchair, stares at someone with a disability, or says hurtful things to people who look different, please don’t ignore it. Correct them. Teach them empathy.
Children are naturally curious and often brutally honest. I don’t have a problem with curiosity.
But what I cannot accept is disrespect, mockery, or humiliation disguised as childish behavior.
I remember a child once walked up to me and asked,
“Please, are you an adult or a child?”
I honestly didn’t know how to respond. I just laughed.
Children are naturally curious and often brutally honest. I don’t have a problem with curiosity.
One painful reality of living with a disability is that children will sometimes ask uncomfortable questions, laugh, stare, or say hurtful things without understanding the weight of their actions.
Dear God, I lift up every pregnant woman silently fighting fear, pain, exhaustion, and worry. Some of us smile outside but cry secretly because pregnancy is not easy. Please hold us close during this season.
Cover every mother and child with Your protection, Lord. Amen