Anyone who watches the world news knows that it can be depressing and tiring. Political agruments, war death tolls and bankrupt middle America are enough to make you stop being aware of current affairs. So I can understand that once in a while the networks want to show a feel good story. Even if it is just to improve over all attitude of the viewing public. But this story is ridiculous.
Apparently a mom, father and toddler were in a terrible car crash that left the dad's leg pinned and the toddler crying and scared, trapped in a crushed minvan (or some such thing). The mother called 911 and while on the phone waiting for help, the 911 operator heard her singing the alphabet song. This is wonderful, a mom trying to console her daughter and husband. It is exactly what I would do and what every other mother I know would do. How is this news?
Dian Sawyer stated that it was "amazing" for this mother to sing her child in an effort to calm her. Amazing? That's daily life for most of us. Wouldn't it be "amazing" if a mom ignored her scared little baby?
Has our family life become so bad that the display of simple compassion and caring is now news worthly? Sure we do not want to set the bar too high, but really? What's next dear anchor? Woman crossing street at light reduces chance of accident....man goes to work daily to receive a paycheck...parents feed their kids three meals a day..."AMAZING"
I know I should have been uplifted by this story, but it just made me sick.
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