I was watching Extreme Makeover Home Edition last night, as one does. And the family that they were helping out had 2 kids. They were both fairly young, I think 4 and 5. Anyway, the youngest kid has serious medical problems, he breathes through a tube is fed through a tube, can't walk, can't talk. You get the idea. So they came to build a safe living environment for the family and the kid... But what about the other kid?
He was neglected throughout the whole show, but was given a train themed room only because one of the hosts asked him about his train set, thus getting the kid excited for attention and he explained to the presenter what it was all about. SO they assumed he likes trains a lot and gave him a train room... Then they went back to the other kid.
My point... I understand the younger child is in need for 24 hour assistance. But give the older kid attention too! He's spent his life being number 2, just because his brother is handicapped.
This may sound insensitive, but if you have 2 kids, you give them both the attention they need, regardless of what their capabilities.
I just thought I'd have a short rant about something I feel is wrong. And if you ever have kids, make sure they both get the same amount of love and attention if you want them to live a happy life.
Dr. Cadillac, out.
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