My son can’t walk or talk and uses an intricate wheelchair with a harness and head prompts to remind him to sit upright. Kids watch his movements and try to understand him. Sometimes they point and ask their parents questions like “Why is he like that?” and “What’s wrong with him?” Being on the receiving end of constant staring is hard and uncomfortable.
As a mom of three whose children also have questions about the different people they encounter, I know it can be difficult to respond appropriately. Your instinct may be to say, “That’s not polite!” I get it — we’re all going about our days just trying to get from one place to another. So, what is the right reaction in those moments? How can a parent talk to their child about people
