Due to popular demand,( you know who you are), we are back. We have been busy with algebra, writing, grammar, physical science, history, and basketball.
There was a disturbing article in the news about a family with eleven children who slept in cages at night. At first I was horrified, but after reading more, I wondered about their reasons and motivations. The children had conditions such as autism and fetal alcohol syndrome. The parents said a psychiatrist recommended this treatment. I wonder if they were kept in cages at night for their own safety. Perhaps social services and the press have been too quick to judge. If the parents are at fault, perhaps it is in overestimating their ability to handle these kinds of problems. Eleven adopted children with handicaps would be an overwhelming job for anyone. Judging from the physical well-being of the children, who appeared to be healthy and happy, perhaps the parents were motivated by love. Now the children are separated in different foster families. Surely they miss their familiar home and family. I hope the courts are able to get to the truth of the matter. Often, it seems that good parents using strong measures are misjudged and truly abusive parents escape punishment.
Rococo
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