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Old 11-30-2008, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by stevenstwin
Personally, I"ve never heard of a parent asking a foster parent to make a special trip to a photo studio, or to a barber for a specific type of new haircut, and I wouldn't do it. I think it's ridiculous, with the hours we already put in to drive to therapy, doctors, visits, etc. I'm surprised by the number of posters who don't think that's a problem. I barely have time to take my kids to photo sessions and hairdressing appointments that *I* arrange - can you imagine if you have 4 or 5 foster kiddos, and they all had these kinds of "extra" requests???

Excellent point, especially with a bunch of kids a variety of ages it gets intense. I would be crying out for some help and support!
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