Is it hard to be a parent with special needs?
Certainly it is.
In «I Am Sam», we can see the difficulties such parent has to face and, the most important thing, how it will be hard to retain the right to be a parent for him.
Sam Dawson is an adult with a child's intellect, but he is an incredibly kind, sincere and honest person. Even sugar packets in the coffee shop he lays out the order with such care that you believe this man loves everything on the planet. Ignorance of some educational moments Sam compensates for absolute dedication and attention to his child. Alas, the modern society is not ready to accept the idea that for successful education of a child you should just genuinely love him and give him the proper attention and care.
The film is just permeated with love, warmth, kindness, and good grief. It shows a sincere love as it should be. The point here is not in Sam`s intellect. The film tells us that everyone can love and everyone needs love. Does such feeling like love depend on the ability to multiply the number or know the names of all the U.S. presidents? No fear. Parents give moral education and ideas of goodness, evil, honesty and compassion. And all this things Sam has taught his beloved daughter.
This film shows us how it hard to be a good parent, but that it`s possible. Even if you are an adult with a child's intellect.
Thank you very much, Kate, for letting us read such a nicely put together compilation of your thoughts on the issues that are touched upon in the film. It's always a pleasure reading your deep thoughts!
ОтветитьУдалитьI quite agree with the motto of the film, which, as you have said earlier in class, sounds as a line from one of the most popular Beatles' songs: "All you need is love"! Isn't that obvious? Yet what makes it so hard for most of us to realise, I do not know. Why don't we all learn from Sam how to express our sincere love. Not when it's too late! But at a right time.. All along!
Love is the most precious thing one can ever own, I should say. It is also one of the most fragile things, I'm afraid. And we should take care of those we love. Quite a challenging thing it tends to be at times, doesn't it?..
Glad you've enjoyed the film.