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Sorry for this, but it's a hot button kind of night.
The fact that the dad only saw him on the weekends might just be the agreement. It doesn't mean he cares less, loves him less, or is less involved in his overall well being. Sometimes, it's just circumstances, like maybe he works so mom can stay home with Maddox part time or even full time.
The assumption that he doesn't know how to take care of his special needs child as well as mom? Let's face it, all us mom's think we can do a better job than dad.
I dont like the idea that he is less of a parent because he let Maddox get away from him? If it was a mistake, well, we all make mistakes. Every patent here has. Some bigger than others. And sometimes very good parents make very tragic mistakes.
The fact that Maddox was autistic shouldn't even play into this. We all cater our parenting styles to accommodate our individual children. Every child is unique and should be treated as such.
Lastly, there are probably an equal amount of typical kids who wouldn't stop if you called to them. Just as there are an equal amount of autistic kids who would stop.
Again, sorry for being snippy, it's just hard to be put in a box.
