Our language frames how we think about others.
Help eliminate the use of the R-word in everyday speech.
I am the mother of a child whose IQ is probably lower than yours.
He thinks differently than you.
He behaves differently than you.
He feels emotional pain the same as you.
Please do not bully him by using the words
retard
or
retarded
when speaking to or about him
or
when speaking jokingly or hurtfully to other people.
My son respects you
and
your special gifts to humanity.
Please respect him and his special gifts.
It truly is about respect.
His mom thanks you
and I know that if my son could reach you,
he would hug you.
