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Old 11-24-2003, 10:48 PM
Rudey Rudey is offline
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Originally posted by honeychile
"To each his ability and from each his best."

I once heard a lecture about the Chinese character for disaster being a combination of something and opportunity. Isn't that how work-study in any line of work should be viewed - as an opportunity? If we're talking about people who can be educated enough to work as a janitor - and let's face it, there are some skills that janitors need! - I'm all for it. What's the alternative? If your child was mentally challenged, wouldn't you rather have him or her able to do something for which they can take some pride?

I so agree with Bethany about the attitude the one father has taken about his son - makes you wonder what goes on behind closed doors!
I have a hard time believing it takes years of study to learn the skills to broom a floor and throw out trash even if you have the mind of a young child.

-Rudey
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