“Between K-12 I knew 5 kids with an allergy/disease.”
I knew exactly one kid with allergies growing up. Now it seems they’re all delicate doilies, either health-wise or emotionally.
Sadly, some have true medical conditions that are debilitating — often genetic — especially if both parents are unknowingly carriers for unique problems.
“special needs” used to mean special needs...now if you hate broccoli and don’t want to go to bed on time....”special needs” Completely over used phrase.