Because I have such a young one in the house, we have not watched much of the coverage of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary.
We discussed what happened with Peter and Susan. We encouraged them to continue to talk to us whenever they want or need to do so, but to ensure that we are in private when they do so. Edmund and S are young enough to not need to know any of the details. (At 3, S doesn't need to know anything about it all.)
But even within that little bubble, the latest stories connecting the shooter's behavior's to a supposed Asperger's diagnosis have filtered through.
And it makes me furious.
Asperger's can cause over-reactions to frustrations, disruptions and disappointments. Some people with Asperger's react to stress by lashing out.
But it is not a condition that should have made anyone expect that young man to pick up a gun and start shooting people.
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