Mom worried about daughter’s future

The concerned mother of two of Indian Walk, Moruga says the attitude of people at the primary school her daughter attends makes her feel this way. Adams is demanding that the Ministry of Education investigate her complaints as all pleas to the school’s administration have fallen on deaf ears.

“She is not getting the attention and help that is required for her to succeed although she is willing to learn,” cried Adams. “My daughter who cannot even carry her own bag, is often left to fend for herself. I did all to ensure that systems were put in place at the school so she can learn despite her handicap.” Adams says her daughter dreams of becoming a medical doctor. It was in 2010, after ten years working aboard a cruise ship, Adams said she had to quit her supervisory job to take care of Webster, who suffered brain injury when she fell and hit her head. “She was a baby and I was holding her when I slipped on the steps of the Port-of- Spain General Hospital and she flew out my arms. She hit her head and this is the outcome.” Webster, she said, underwent two surgeries on both legs to enable her to walk. She now gets around with the use of a walker.

Adams said that in the past, she used to go into her daughter’s classroom and assist with her work.

When this was stopped, Adams said, her daughter began experiencing problems.

The woman said she is willing to go in the school and help her daughter.

Although at the age to write the SE A exam, Webster is in Standard Two because she started school late. “It’s hurting me and that’s why I am speaking out. I know my child could learn and has the ability. I want her to be independent,” Adams cried.