Youngest Son Cries at the Airport, Anji: No Need to Pity But Accepted

Kapanlagi.com - Indonesian singer, Anji, expressed his concern on Twitter. Through his personal Twitter account, @duniamanji, the former vocalist of Drive shared an experience related to the condition of his youngest son with special needs.

In a tweet made on Tuesday (7/1/2020), he recounted that his son cried at Ngurah Rai Airport. It was at that moment when one of the staff members looked at him and his son with what he felt was a judgmental look.

"My youngest son is autistic. Earlier at Ngurah Rai Airport, he was crying. There was a staff member who looked at us with a judgmental look, I don't know what was on his mind. Annoying," wrote Anji, quoted on Wednesday (8/1/2020).

1. Inclusive Country

In a tweet that has been retweeted 6.4 thousand times and liked by 17.5 thousand Twitter users, Anji also expressed his hope for Indonesia in the future. He hopes that Indonesia can become an inclusive country that is friendly and comfortable for people with special needs.

"Indonesia must become an inclusive country, so that children and special people are not considered strange or pitied," he added.

2. Does Not Want to be Pitied

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Furthermore, Anji also revealed that those with special needs do not want to be pitied. According to Anji, those who are different from most people just want to be accepted.

"Special children/people do not need to be pitied, but accepted. I am happy with my child's school in Cibubur, the environment is very inclusive. The teachers, students, and parents of the students are accustomed to the presence of special children/people," he continued.

My youngest child has Autism. Earlier at Ngurah Rai Airport, he was crying. There was an officer who looked at him with judgmental eyes, who knows what he was thinking.
Annoying.

Indonesia must become an inclusive country, so that children and special people are not considered strange or pitied.

— Anji MANJI - (@duniamanji) January 7, 2020

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