In Targets right now and a little boy screamed out, "Mommy, there's a wheelchair". I laughed.

Kids are great, because they are honest. They say what adults are thinking. I told the mom not to worry or be embarrassed. A month ago we were picking up some tacos from this great little taco stand that just opened. I had to wait on the sidewalk while Jason ran in because there was no accessibility. A young couple came strolling out holding their 4 year olds hand. As they were walking in the opposite direction the little boy's head and confused eyes were glued on me and his eyes darting from me, to the chair to me, to the chair.

"Why are you in a wheelchair?" He shouted.

"Because, it's cool!", I smiled. "Oh", he replied still confused.

The parents laughed and it was instantly a comfortable moment rather than an awkward one. I tell parents not to be embarrassed, because I'm not. It's good to promote curiousity in kids. Sure, there are some people that don't want their "disability" pointed out, but for me I don't care too much. If the parent becomes embarassed or fearful I think it indirectly tells the child that something is wrong. Then you're telling your kid to pretend that anything different is not there. Look away and ignore. Instead, the opportunity should be used to show kids that differences are ok, and though they should kindly present such questions in a sensitive way, the question or wondering is ok.