As the father of a Down Syndrome child, I can assure you that he cries - just like any other child. He also fights with his brothers, locks bedroom doors at inopportune times, and exhibits likes & dislikes just as anyone else would. What is particularly wonderful about my Son is that his smile is contagious and near-constant.
My Son is our family's social barometer - if he doesn't like someone, they are (and we proven this) probably someone we shouldn't associate with. But, if he likes someone - be prepared for the great hugs & kisses coming your way!
Gunny....My association with Down’s children has only been in passing...and an occasion at Special Olympics...
I sincerely hope you did not take my post as saying they were not like other children...
It’s just that I have never seen a Down’s child unhappy...
BTW, from your handle, I will say thank you for your service....from a Navy “frog”....HooYah!!!
“My Son is our family’s social barometer - if he doesn’t like someone, they are (and we proven this) probably someone we shouldn’t associate with. But, if he likes someone - be prepared for the great hugs & kisses coming your way!”
I LOVE this!!! It is very accurate in our family as well. Embarrassing at times, but true. LOL
“What is particularly wonderful about my Son is that his smile is contagious and near-constant.”
I wish I could say my older son’s smile is near-constant. He’s one of the moodiest people I have ever met. And he’s only six! Which just proves my point that it is a complete fallacy to say they are always sunny, happy people. They are not. They have good days and bad days. Just like all the rest of us.