Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Loved and Locked

A mother of a 34 year old mentally challenged man stated in a recent newspaper article stated that she locks her son up fearful for his safety.His food and water is given to him through the gate.

The family said that Sheik began to have violent episodes after he was hit on the head 10 years ago at Makoi.The mum who refuses to send his son to st.Giles says that sometimes when the son got so violent he would run after him.

She also went on to say that it is not an easy task looking after her son but is determined to give her best.Inside the wall where he is caged are the marks form Sheiks Punches when he gets angry.

She said that their life revolved around her son because he needed care and love.And the only way to dot hat , she said, was in a cage within reach of their love.

This recent article refers to some of the difficulties that single parent families can face especially with their children.

1 comment:

  1. What is this world coming to?? This story scared me when i read it and to believe that it happened right here in Fiji...

    We all have to be careful!

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