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Originally Posted by Boulderbabe
Sadie,
You're missing the point. The problem isn't with me. The problem is with a system that isn't valuing the incredible resources it has. I'm not the person who is having issues. Social workers who treat foster parents without common courtesy and respect are the ones who have issues---because you're losing the very people who can heal kids.
I find it very interesting that you're continually seeking to pathologize foster parents, without taking much responsibility for a broken system. Pretending that none of foster parents' criticisms are valid or worth listening to is the number one issue that drives quality foster parents out of the system.
I would congratulate you for listening respectfully, but instead, I think you're being both patronizing and defensive. That's both inappropriate and unhelpful. Perhaps you might benefit from realizing that people here have valid and important things to say, instead of dismissing them. That would result in dramatic improvements to the system, and to outcomes for kids.
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Let's just agree to disagree. For the record, I take ZERO responsibility for the broken system- that would be a societal and legislative issue. I simply work within it, do my best every day within the parameters established by law. That has been my issue with your comments form the start- you are barking up the wrong tree, lady.
Please do not assume that I do not listen to others- I pride myself on having an excellent relationship with my foster parents and will and have gone to the wall for them. I empathize with many on this forum as well and certainly recognize the struggles that they experience and know that I am about to have the same struggles. Rest assured, I realize that others have "valid and important things to say"...you just aren't one of them. Your venom is and negativity is simply not helpful or productive, in my opinion.
Let's just agree to disagree.