The comment, “Don’t see yourself as a bad mum,” in response to a mother afraid of her 4-month-old albino baby, offers misguided support. While it’s important to reassure struggling parents, normalizing fear or rejection of a child based on physical differences like albinism is harmful. Albinism is a genetic condition, and a mother’s fear stems from misinformation, not malice, but this needs to be addressed constructively.
The negative impact of such statements lies in encouraging avoidance rather than promoting acceptance. Instead of validating the mother’s fear, the focus should be on education and support to help her overcome misconceptions and bond with her child, fostering love and inclusion.
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