Having worked in the fostercare system for several years, I have come across more than one "Ms. Tom" who accumulate disabled children because the states pays a lot more for them than able bodied children. These "mothers" get more and more children for more and more money. The adoptive mothers ability to truly care for these children is impeded by the fact that there are so many of them. Even if the mothers are able to fake concern over the children's plight, they are always comforted by the fact that the children are replaceable -- there's always another sad case in the foster care system. From my point of view, this was a haunting documentary of medical warehousing for children -- their medical needs were taken care of while their emotional needs were ignored or shunted to other hired caregivers.
It is unfortunate that the financial reality was not addressed in this picture. This woman is not a saint. And this family is plagued by her indifference to the true feelings of the children.
But I recommend the movie. So sad. And so real about how disabled children are treated.
It is unfortunate that the financial reality was not addressed in this picture. This woman is not a saint. And this family is plagued by her indifference to the true feelings of the children.
But I recommend the movie. So sad. And so real about how disabled children are treated.