that he could return.
Before leaving, Ethan looked at us.
“Mom, can I still become a scientist?”
“Of course you can.”
“Even if I talk differently?”
Michael knelt beside him.
“Your ideas matter, Ethan. Speaking differently doesn’t make them any less important.”
Our son smiled.
“Okay. Then I’m going to science class.”
Over the following weeks, the school followed through on its promises. Schoolsupplies
The children involved were addressed appropriately, teachers provided support, and Ethan gradually became more comfortable speaking up whenever something bothered him.
Oliver remained his closest friend.
