He's not a boy but an 'it'
Friday, August 29, 2008 @ 10:11 PM
Gonna use a child called 'it' for our term paper. Men. It was disturbing.The story's about the ill-fated Dave Pelzer and his' struggles to escape from his stupor and abusive mother. At first he describes his family as the "Brady Bunch". A family who loves to be merry and spend time with each other. He even described his mom as the giver of happiness in their abode. But soon, his carefree life turned into a living hell. Home has lost it's very essence. That is to be loved and cared for. Each day, his mom became more alcoholic.
Being the most loud among the Pelzers, Catherine, the mother, took David as her bait. She brainwashed his innocent mind that made him think that he really is a "bad boy". For three years he'd been wearing the same unwashed clothes, a result of her alcohol invaded mind. When he has the "priveledge" to eat, all he eat are leftovers that even dogs wouldn't eat. Catherine sometimes locked him in their bathroom with a pail of ammonia and clorox which makes an odius atmosphere.
School has lost it's importance to David. He keeps on reciting lies to their school nurse; telling her that he bumped on their post. His story seems to be unbelievable that's why the nurse reported his condition to the principal. The principal contacted the police. The police took him to San Mateo Juvenile Department and told him that he'll never return to his "home". He's finally free.
I admit I cried while reading this. Catherine and Stephen, the father, are already dead. I'm hoping their in hell now. A place when happiness and love is no longer present. A place where wrath and evil reign.
It's hard to believe that this happen; that David story is a reality and not just fiction. Child abuse must be put to a stop. Parents must nourish them, not treat them like slaves.
A Child called 'it' made me more aware of what's really happening. Long live Dave Pelzer. May he continue to inspire and educate people of what really love is.