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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm only saying this because it's an anonymous forum, but if you have two generally healthy kids, I'd advise you to deeply consider if you'd be prepared for a 3rd that has special needs, medical conditions, etc.[b] I know several families where their 3rd has Down syndrome, autism, etc and it has profoundly shifted their family dynamics.[/b][/quote] As a mom with a kid with Autism( the first child) I find this thinking very offensive. Every new family member "shifts " the family dynamic. The idea that you kids have to be 'perfect' otherwise you wouldn't want them to be born. Also, kids with Down Syndrome's lives are so much more enriched than before. Before they basically told you to put them in an institution but, now kids are going to school and becoming members of society! I mean your neurotypical kid could end up being not great people but hey at least they don't have AUTISM or DOWN Syndrome! [/quote]
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