In today's events the news keeps bringing up more and more cases of Coronavirus issues again. Now it might just be me but I am sure as hell tired of wearing a diaper on my dang face for any normal outing. However what bugs me more is seeing all the people just waltzing in without a care. This demonstrates that they do not give a rats bottom to those who might be sick or get sick because they decided it did not match their underwear that day.
Hey do not get me wrong, I am also giving a shout out to those who are attempting to follow the recommended requests of all businesses and the CDC. Yeah we all know who they are. We pass them all the time. I like to call them a nose breather. Why you may ask is because they feel that noses can not pass any germs and so they have it uncovered. Do not get me wrong I am a mom of two children that are notorious for rule breaking. I mean come on my son is finally back in school but has forgotten his face mask twice in one week.
Now that is frustrating if you can imagine me in pajamas running up a half a mile driveway in slippers and it is about 15 degrees out. Just to grab one of those suckers so he can get on the bus. Add possibly a coffee mug and my hair flailing all over the place then you have a laugh for the day! I swore that I would never be that mom but Corona is kicking my butt here. Just with the back and forth to keeping the kids at home one day then the next back in school.
I do want to make it clear though that I do not think that people being sick or dying because of this epidemic is funny, however I for one am tired of not being able to have a freaking date night mind you they are very few and hard to come by in my home before Corona decided to grace everyone with its presence. Any of moms out there get it. We all are going to go on strike soon if we are unable to get our dance on. We all as a nation or even a human being need to stop acting like our rights are being violated and just mask the heck up. The sooner we all do this the sooner life can get back to normal.
I personally would love to start planning my next vacation but refuse to do so because the diaper will hamper my photogenic face in Disney World, and come on can you imagine trying to enjoy a thrill ride and not be able to scream? Every place to even book a vacation would be a pain at the moment. Not to mention the traveling issues just to go. Yes, according to the news this morning the current president is frustrated about hearing about Corona but here is an interesting concept: do your job and help this nation out of the crisis instead of complaining about it. I mean come on you just tested positive about it and still no changes?
That's a load of bull dung. I guess all I am trying to get out to the world is hang on and try to do a better job on keeping this epidemic tamed. Oh and do not forget your hand sanitizers because here soon they might run out of that as well. Prayers go out to those who are suffering the worst effects of Corona.
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Morning of Hell.
Have you ever had one of those mornings, were you just want to say hell no? Well today was one of those for me. First off let me inform you that I suffer from insomnia. However managed to go to bed about one am this morning. Then my dreaded alarm goes off about five fifty this morning signaling that I have to get my daughter up for school. So I do the normal thing and roll over to dismiss the alarm and bam hit my head on the corner of my night stand. Talk about seeing stars. Now after a few minutes of nursing that ouch, it dawns on me that my throat is dry and scratchy.
By heather pfeiffer3 years ago in Families
"Innocence Broken: The Tragic Reality of Abused Children in Minnesota's Broken Child Welfare System"
As a society, we often like to think of ourselves as protectors and advocates for the most vulnerable among us – our children. However, the harsh reality is that even in a developed country like the United States, children are not always safe from abuse and neglect. Nowhere is this more evident than in the Minnesota child welfare system, where numerous instances of abuse and mistreatment have been reported, raising questions about the effectiveness and ethics of the system. One of the most alarming issues within the Minnesota child welfare system is the high rates of re-abuse. According to a report by the Star Tribune, nearly a quarter of the children who are placed in foster homes by the state are abused or neglected again within five years. This is a devastating statistic, as these children are already victims of abuse and neglect, and it is the responsibility of the child welfare system to ensure their safety and well-being. However, it seems that this system is failing in its duty, leaving these vulnerable children at risk of further trauma. Moreover, there have been several cases of physical and sexual abuse in foster homes, further highlighting the flaws in the child welfare system. In one shocking case, a 10-year-old girl was sexually abused by her foster father, who had been convicted of child pornography before being approved as a foster parent. This raises serious questions about the vetting process for foster parents and the lack of oversight in the system. How is it possible that a convicted abuser was allowed to be a foster parent and harm a child in the state's care? Another concerning issue is the overrepresentation of children of color in the child welfare system. According to data from the Minnesota Department of Human Services, African American children make up only 5% of the state's child population, yet they account for 20% of children in out-of-home care. This disproportionate representation raises questions about racial bias in the system and whether children of color are being unfairly targeted and removed from their families. Furthermore, the Minnesota child welfare system has been criticized for its high caseloads and inadequate resources. Social workers in the state are often overwhelmed with heavy caseloads, which can result in delayed response times and inadequate assessments of vulnerable children's situations. This lack of resources and support not only puts children at risk of re-abuse, but it also puts a strain on the already overburdened social workers, leading to burnout and high turnover rates. The consequences of these issues within the Minnesota child welfare system are grave. Not only are children being re-victimized, but their chance of living a stable and fulfilling life is also significantly impacted. Studies have shown that children who experience abuse and neglect are more likely to struggle with mental health issues, educational difficulties, and even criminal behavior in the future. By failing to adequately protect these children and provide them with the support they need, the child welfare system is setting them up for a lifetime of challenges. In conclusion, the abuse of children in the Minnesota child welfare system is a serious and ongoing issue that requires immediate attention. The system's flaws, including high rates of re-abuse, inadequate resources, and bias, have left many vulnerable children at risk and failed in its fundamental duty to protect them. It is the responsibility of the state to address these issues and make significant changes to prevent further harm to its children. Every child deserves to be safe, loved, and cared for, and it is time for the Minnesota child welfare system to live up to that duty. Start writing...
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