I was really looking forward to reading this story because I could tell it had a funny aspect to it, as opposed to other stories we have read so far. I thought it was just about Moose living on the same island as the inmates, but I had no idea it had to do with the fact that his sister had some form of a mental problem.
It didn't exactly sit well with me the attitude/the way Moose's mother treated her children. I understand that it was the 1930's and during the depression, but it seemed as though she wasn't really fit to be a mother. She put adult responsibilities on Moose that were really her responsibilities, but I think it was also the time period. I don't know the exact way people acted in the early 1930's, but I do know how much it has evolved with children's laws and things.
I ultimately liked this story. I liked the idea of his sister getting better with the work that she did with Mrs. Kelley and working on her sickness, for I know they didn't really know what autism was at that time. People still don't know what autism is exactly or how to treat it. I was reading a website blogger I often read, Perez Hilton, and this link really struck me and reminded me of this story: http://perezhilton.com/2008-07-21-why-is-this-idiot-still-on-the-air
It is completely relevant and I just think it's shocking that people still think things like this.
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That video link is so disturbing Kate. Wow, he is the example of why as teachers you must look at issues of diversity from multiple sides - because a person with his values may walk into your classroom someday. It is frustrating to hear those comments. I am glad you shared it but disturbed by the insensitivity of this man.
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