To All Parents,
No one loves or cares about your children more than you do. A mother. . .a father. . . legal guardian. . .whoever you are, if you have a child you know there is nothing in the world that matters more.
When I was younger I remember watching the news, and seeing parents rescue their children from an array of different things. I have even lost a friend who drowned saving her younger cousins life. I was always the one to jump into an argument and make peace. My house was like an urgent care center for friends and family. Who needed stitches removed or their arm steri-stripped. Even if you just needed a cup of coffee and an ear, "We were and still are, always here."
It was very strange to me that when we were the ones who needed help, or an ear, how everyone called us crazy and spoke behind our back. When my son and myself became sick we began doing our own research. When we shared with people the information we found, they said our sources were not reliable. Even if the source was the CDC or the Mayo Clinic or even our physician! I learned a very valuable lesson at that point. "People, who do not want to see what is in front of them-- can be blinder than the physically blind!"
People say that parents know when something is wrong with their child. Whether they are five feet away or five million miles. Well, I believe that goes not only for parents but caretakers, friends, family, anyone you care enough about to create a bond with. Have you ever brought your child to the doctor because you know they are sick and the doctor cannot find anything? However, later that night or within a few days, your child is running a fever. No one knows your child better than you do!
So please if you have a bad feeling about a food, medication, a vaccine, anything! Do your research. Search for answers until you feel alright with whatever it is you need reassurance. Please! For your child's safety and your own DO NOT let anyone force you to do something against your better judgement!
~Christine~
