Parenting a child can be very difficult. As Hector said in "Parenting a Child with Leukemia" a child with leukemia is almost impossible to parent. A child with leukemia is going through so much stress. They have lost all of their independence and freedom which as a teenager is the worst thing that can possibly happen. Getting educated about the leukemia helps you explain to your child in th eway you know they would understand most. Going and getting his friends to visit is a huge help so your child can still keep his friends. Bring things like "puzzles, favorite book, or stuffed animals" for you child to play with(Hector).
This was a great source. I am so glad I have not been diagnosed with this disease because if my parents took my freedom it would be as if my life had ended. I have wondered if you could hook up and X-box to the hospital TV to give patients something fun to do and occupy their mind from the treatment. I did not like the things Hector suggested to bring because none of those idioms interest me.
Hector, Myrrh. "5 Ways to Parent a Child who has Leukemia." About.com. N.p.,June 25,2008. Web. 26 April 2010.
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