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isabel_is_me
isabel_is_me: 6 months ago

How does having a child with down syndrome affect the family?

i know someone who has a child with down syndrome and i was just curious as to the hardships they go through for their child.

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spainiac
spainiac: 6 months ago via Android

Well, Isabel, you have to devote so much time to assist a child with Downs, Just imagine if it was your child. You couldn't love them any less. It's challenging at best.

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isabel_is_me: 6 months ago
oh. thank you very much!
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briefandpointless
briefandpointless: 6 months ago

it would be a shorter list to say..how it doesn't affect...

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isabel_is_me: 6 months ago
just one or two things is fine.
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briefandpointless: 6 months ago
makes it hard..at feeding time,,bathroom time,,going out time,,up the steps time,,
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isabel_is_me: 6 months ago
yeah... ok. makes sense.
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myopinion
myopinion: 6 months ago via iPhone

Learning is slower, patience is what is required from a family.

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