How do I let my child go on an overnight field trip, to a slumber party, to camp, to college?
Letting a child who has epilepsy out of your sight can be a heart-wrenching experience. It is important to ensure that there a safety net is in place. This is only possible when your child is ready to disclose that he or she has epilepsy. Young children are embarrassed to tell anyone for fear of being ostracized. This may result, however, in the child isolating himself. As a parent, you can help your child start to gain the confidence about sharing information about epilepsy. You can recommend that he or she begin by confiding in one friend, and educating that friend on what to do. With one friend in place, the world starts to open up, and you then have permission to instruct the adults in your child’s world.
