Re: AIDS Education
Lynn Whited (whited@ASTROSUN.TN.CORNELL.EDU)
Tue, 1 Feb 1994 14:39:50 EST
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> "Dr. Steven C. Myers" <R1SCM%AKRONVM.bitnet@UKCC.uky.edu> writes:
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> >Mary Ann,
> >Since you have been involved in education on the AIDS issue, I
> >will address this to you, but wish input from all of you out there.
> >
> >Most of this is academic for many of us, and me too, until my
> >daughter agreed to volunteer at Childrens Hospital with the
> >AIDS patients. They will do the training, but her Mom and I must
> >give her permission. Do we? Should we?
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> >Ideally the answer is yes and I am proud of Jenny for wanting
> >to do this, but the "WHAT IF..." question scares me to death.
> >Answers? What would you do?
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> >BTW, this is the Philmont experienced, Explorer, and Silver Award
> >Girl Scout daughter I have bragged about on the NET before. She
> >is 15.5 years.
> >
> >What would you do?
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> Dr. Steve:
> My answer is to be scared but supportive of Jenny.
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> Why? This may be that ONE CHANCE she has to really come in contact
> with those that are in pain or dying from this terrible illness. It
> may spur her onward to do reseach or development into ways to ease
> their pain, either by some form of therapy or by some cure or stopper
> to keep the virus from spreading further. If she is REALLY WANTING to
> do this (and as I told Jessiann, I would have a SERIES of discussions
> with her, and even have her to write a will as a demostration of how
> serious and final her decision *may be*), then I would support her,
> be proud of her, and yes, at times, cry and be scared for her.
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I agree with Mike, let her go for it. I am not that familiar with the
BSA program, however if your daughter has earned the Silver Award, She has
been taught to be of service to her community and the repsonsibility that
goes with Service. You should not put limits on the service! If she wants
to work with AID's patients, support her...make sure she understands the risks,
and the ways to minimize the risks. As parents we are always worrying
about some aspect of our childrens lives, but we still allow them to grow.
Lynn
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