when people ask you why you are in a wheelchair simply tell them 'Because I can not walk'!
It's not any of their business. Unless they are people you know, or see regularly of course. And if you dont feel comfortable telling them what really happened just say an accident and start another subject?
Also... thats so dumb... 'he seems to be to young to be in a wheelchair'... Unfortunately not only under the very old there are people who cant walk... like DÛH!
I know it sucks when people stare... I get people staring at my back (scars) all the time when I go swimming but at least I can cover it up most of the time.
But im sure you will get used to this with time and will be able to make some smartass comments when they next stare at you or something
((((Vince)))))))

Blue