I Just Have To Say.....

      There have been heartbreaking tragedies that have happened recently of young autistic children wondering off and gone missing and were unfortunately found deceased. My heart breaks and my prayers are with all of the families who have lost their child. I could never imagine the pain they have had to endure. Yet there are comments being aimed at these parents and fingers being pointed and blame of "bad parenting"???  Are you kidding me??????? We as parents of autistic children face difficulties everyday. Our children are different and our approach has to fit their needs. We are not "bad parents" because our children have a meltdown and we can't control it. Who has the right to criticize any parent about the way we raise our children??? I love my children and will always be the greatest parent I can be. Just like every other parent would do the same. Our children are never mistreated. There are other children out there who have bad parents that  mistreat them and yet these parents who lost their child because they wandered off get told they are "bad parents"? Before placing judgement on anyone learn what our lives are like for us parents and what struggles we face everyday. Its not an easy job as a parent, especially an autistic child. Let these families grieve in peace and don't be judemental about something you will never understand.