Hi Marti:

I've never been married and I don't have any kids, but I still would like to share my views and opinions on this board, but to the best of my ability.

Caring for a sick child, especially if you're a single working parent, can be hard. At my last job as a Customer Service Rep, I had received calls from a few parents who lost their job because it interfered with their child care. I hate to say this, but are there some employers today who are still living in the days of June Cleaver and Ozzie and Harriet. At least when I was growing up, my mother was there for me, regardless whether or not I was sick. But don't forget, I came up during the 60's and 70's, and it was a whole different ballgame there.

Ants,

I need to move to your town. My son (5 1/2) also has learning problems, and one of our biggest challenges is fitting in. Sometimes I feel shunned by the other moms whose kids are "normal", and it's very discouraging to say the least. I do find comfort in socializing w/ the parents of children w/ special needs who obviously are a lot more understanding of our situation. You're doing the right thing sticking to the kind-hearted people you know. You're son will feel better about himself, and you will have a more positive, hopeful attitude. I remember a saying on a t-shirt I saw once:
"Don't let the turkeys get you down." It's so true. 8-)