The Old Folks Home

[pennyJo1960]

I pity the children but agree could not handle one of that nature long either are neither the parents in the picture ever ?

 

[getaclue]

Hey, normal kids are difficult to deal with, sometimes more difficult than others, even if you love them, and are geared to being a parent. Dealing with mentally and/or emotionally disabled people, whether children, or adults is a whole other ballgame. Not everyone is geared to handle it. There are natural born parents of some of these children that can not fully deal with it alone. It's nothing to be ashamed of, and doesn't make anyone less of a great person. It's better to admit it though, get it out in the open, and do what it takes that is in everyone's best interest.

scg, you have opened your heart to doing what you felt was right, even though it's outside your comfort zone. In my opinion, that is very admirable. I'm so glad you addressed the issue of their future too. You are a shero!

 

[pennyJo1960]

I have to agree with @getaclue but also with @bruceha2000 mentally challenged is much more difficult I mentored troubled bad home kids 13 to 18 after my brothers stokes I sold my home to be close to his rehab then let him live with me until a time he could manage alone again

 

[drumstick diva]

Totally agree with getaclue. I am a lot younger on the inside and kids usually take to me.
They can't believe an old fart is so cool. But those kids would send ME running to a Mental ward for safety sake.

 

[drumstick diva]

Penny you are incredible.

 

[microchick]

Ditto diva.'

SGC you are good people. Personally I love kids. Always wanted a few. Biology said no so no it was but I've always related well with children. As the old saying goes, I get along great with kids and old people it's everyone in between that I have problems with. With all the experience that I have working with dementia and Alzheimers patients, I would never be brave enough to do what you are doing.

I sincerely believe that you will make a positive impact on those children, if not now, at some point in their adult lives.

 

[drumstick diva]

Me too, I have a soft spot for elders, I really, really loved my grandma (Mother's side). After I got home from High School we both would watch "Lloyd Thaxton's Show," kinda like Dick Clark but, nicer mix. I've read how DC only allowed black people in the background and what a real PITA he was. I believe it.

 

[getaclue]

micro, I too believe she will make a positive impact on the children.

 

[pennyJo1960]

I believe that also but time to call it a night be well Please Goodnight

 

[getaclue]

Good night, Penny.