they discovered more lead in toys made in china. these toys are thomas the train toys. thomas the train is a big hit with children with autism. they like the fact that thomas and the other trains don't show much emotion in their faces. it makes it easier for them to relate to the characters because people with autism don't often "get" facial clues.damnit!
children with autism are more prone to getting lead posining because they are so habitual. take the silent prince who gets 80-90% of his sensory information from his mouth. everythingnew he gets he flicks and tastes. add to this the fact that lead paint tastes sweet.
what the hell do these people think they are doing? and what the hell are we doing buying so many things from a place that doesn't care about its people or the people of other countries?
am i generalizing? no, i am ranting! (ok, that's 2 warnings.)
my mother-in-law (hi, mom) has already announced that she will not be buying any toys for christmas this year. and that's just fine with me. the kids certainly don't need any more toys, but the fact that anyone has to make that decision frustrates me to no end.
ok, i feel a little better now.
God's peace y'all
3 comments:
Considering me ranting right along with you!!!!!
I'm ranting, too! You and the Silent Prince have so many problems with lead already, and this kind of stuff must make it so hard for you to do your job as a parent right.
Is this something that Autism Speaks is raising as an issue? If not, they really should. Hang in there, lady!
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