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Originally Posted by notfarnow
Great parents.
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It's not at all an apples to apples comparison, but my older sister has Downs Syndrome and also benefited significantly from great parents... she is now 34, and was born in an era when then doctors asked my parents when she was born if they would like to have her put in a care facility (similar to a mental institution) when she was born.
My parents were having none of that, and spent the next 20+ years working like hell to get her the best education, the best opportunities, the best teachers etc.
My sister now lives on her own in her own apartment (in a "normal" apartment development), plays the violin, cooks her own dinner every night, and drives her Volvo to and from work every day. The difference between her and the other folks with Downs who are her age is not innate ability, IQ etc... it's that my parents decided decided to give her all they had, and they delivered.
This is, and I'm not exaggerating here, the single most important lesson my parents ever taught me. Believe in your kid, and do everything in your power to help them out, and your kid will overcome. Best of luck to you Peppy.