Hello all :0) Again, thinking about some of the conversations I have had with the mother, I wanted to find other parental perspectives which deal with their take on the stares, ignorance, and intolerance among society. She is terrified that the child will be made fun of as she progresses through her school years. I found a very informational website which not only gives lots of facts and resources for families, but it also has a parents perspective on how she deals with indifferences. I would have loved to post it but the cite is copyright protected. Please take a look at this: http://www.lpaonline.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=129873 The parent in this article talks about some of the comments other children make when they are out at different places, and her child gets very hurt when children and other people say crude things. It is real, and children do point out differences, not to be mean (at least we hope), but when children are curious and even before they ask, it's important to promote an awareness as parents and adults to help educate and shed light on differences within us all. Pay attention to the parent in the article talking about her average-statured child becoming defensive over rude comments being directed towards their lp siblings. Siblings just want everyone to know that they, just like everyone else, is a person first. It's hard to imagine being in the situation, but I know I look at how strong this family is in my community, and I know that it's the resources available which help the families become empowered to stand up for what's right...now it is our turn to do the same! Until next time, live, laugh, learn!