“He’s Not Crazy, Keep Your Words Away”: A Father Shares the Pain of Raising an Autistic Child
Raising a child with autism can be an immense challenge for parents. Children with autism often face difficulties in communication, learning, and social interactions, requiring extra patience, care, and attention. Yet, the emotional toll on parents is compounded by insensitive comments and judgments from society.
A father recently shared his personal struggles of raising his autistic son in an Instagram video by The Weekend Fakir, offering a heartfelt glimpse into the daily realities parents face.
The Harsh Words Society Uses
The father recounted hearing cruel and hurtful remarks, such as:
“Your child is crazy.”
“Keep my children away from him.”
“Why is he left unsupervised?”
“Why hasn’t he died yet?”
These comments, he explained, are emotionally painful and can m...









