<p>What I meant was that she knew/thought she would be caring for these kids for her entire life - which might have actually been true. Although there are certainly other options, many couples do care for their special needs children at home their entire lives. As an immigrant, did she know there were options? The 5 year old probably could have been in a year round school program. </p>
<p>The 911 operator asked her how she felt and she said, “Nothing. I feel nothing.” I don’t know any family with a special needs child that doesn’t love the child deeply. Sounds like this mom didn’t love her kids - just wanted to be rid of them.</p>