abilities. Even though today’s world fully embraces and accepts kids with mental disabilities, it was not always like that. Back then, they did not have the best care, support, and guidance for mentally handicapped children. In the story, Average Waves in Unprotected Waters, by Anne Tyler, it demonstrates the harsh reality of a single mother, with a child who has autism, in the mid-1970’s. Bet, the mother, realize her son named Arnold was getting to hard to handle. She struggling financially and had to
Caring for a child is a challenge in itself. Being a single parent with a child who has autism is even more challenging. Tough times can make a person go through extreme measures. In the short story “Average Waves in Unprotected Water” the author helps stress this theme through the troubled times leading up to unfortunate events. When a point is reached that a person cannot handle the situation they must take action. Bet comes to a decision that will change her life forever. Once married and has