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My thinking is just- why are kids so damn mean to each other?
We have taught our kids to be sweet and caring towards others, especially those who are different and can't help it.
We have a baby with a cleft lip on the way. We love him and are looking forward to his arrival.
I know our kids will be so loving and protective of him, but it really stinks
that we even have to wonder what people will say about him behind our backs.
The surgery to repair will be done within 3 months of being born, perhaps as early as 6 or 8 weeks old.
But the fact that people can be so superficial and mean is just mind blowing.
I can't help but think this is why so many people have abortions. They worry that the kid will be made fun of. Of course killing the child is the worst thing a person can do.
But we live in a shallow and vain society where Facebook posts and websites for the family have become an idol, and a baby that may impact that storefront image is just too much to swallow for some people.
That is one reason I admire Sarah Palin so much. She has a baby with down syndrome and she just keeps her head and lives life to the fullest.
What an inspiration and example she has set.
I love that lady, and would be honored to have her as my President for so many reasons.