That is usually the question parents ask the detective, in cops & robbers shows on TV, when they speak about the mishaps regarding their kids.
I never knew the implications until I now that I have my own kids. The writers of these shows know what they are talking about- about how parents feel about kids, and about how child-less folks not knowing what it feels like when mishaps befall (other people’s) children.
I saw this article on The Star this morning. It saddens me that people can do this to children; and in this case, presumably by someone who’s not had kids of their own.
What I had wanted to share in this post, mainly, is that I was reminded by Dr Pixie recently not to throw kids up in the air during play- you know, throw them up, and catch them by the armpits when they are falling.
She said that in playing like this, there is a chance of busting a vein or vessel in the head.
Presumably the same thing this abused child suffered “….. (sic) had suffered bleeding in the head probably due to a violent shake”…..
Sigh…
You know, even when we have kids, and try to imagine the sufdering of a distraughed parent, we can’t quite imagine it until we actually are the victim. Not that I wish it on anyone…but it’s true.
Just like I really could not imagine what it’s like to lose a parent until my dad passed away, or those who have suffered a miscarriage. Now I can really identify with all who have gone through such a loss.
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I can’t imagine anyone purposefully inflicting pain on children. I don’t want to imagine it and will not do so. i turn the page when I see such articles and cry when I see shows like that.
Pray for the daughters.
Pray for the sons.
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