Ian Brown of The Globe and Mail quotes Jean Vanier on the importance of creating a family for the disabled – but it’s true of families, generally – this is what they’re for:
”I realized instinctually,” [Vanier has written of his first encounter with the disabled], “that what they needed most was a family environment, a place of belonging where they could be themselves, grow in inner confidence and freedom, and enjoy life with others.”
This is strikes me – inner confidence and freedom – is what we’re supposed to be striving to give our children.
