Hi... my brother has down syndrome.?

Question

to all the negative replies: stop please. i love my bro if u had a bro with down syndrome ud feel the same way. dont call me vain or shallow becauz im not

Answer 1

This is your brother,don't feel that way at all!Think about it once,feel the way he feels!If you were him?Will you be happy if your brother is getting embaressed to go out in publice next to you?

Shame on you!

Answer 2

Dont be embarrassed hes your brother theres nothing to be embarrassed about just because he has down syndrome just live with it because your brother will think of your a a sister who dont care about his looks.

Answer 3

Just try to realize that he is special, and he is your brother. You love him. He is innocent and perfect by morale standards. People like that are so amazing in so many ways. You are lucky to be a sister to such a great person.

Answer 4

I want to be a loving person, but I just don't know where to look going by down. I feel uneasy.  ? If I will get over this before you I'll let you know.

Answer 5

I grew up with a sister who was mentally retarded. She would throw tantrums in public and took her clothes off a few times when we were at the beach...talk about embarrassing. It's normal to feel the way you do, but learning to deal with these situations will make you a stronger and more tolerant human being - if you learn how to deal with it. It will help you a lot if you stop caring so much about what other people think. Learning to laugh at yourself helps too.

Answer 6

it sounds like you are kind of young yet?...how old is your brother? my oldest son is 17 yrs old and calls my youngest son who is 4 yrs old, and has Down Syndrome his "chick magnet"....lol and loves to take him up to school  for games and stuff because all the girls flock around him and are curious and ask a lot of questions about DS. what he did was learn everything he could about down syndrome and came to the conclusion that he couldn't change what his brother had, but he could change the way other people, especially his peers felt about a person with down syndrome. he loves his brother, as I know you do.  in other words, he became a teacher...one that would explain what DS is to his friends and to tell them that his brother is not just a child with down syndrome, but a person with feelings...don't be embarassed by what your brother has....I know you will run into people who are ignorant and mean...that is the way of the world sweetie and unfortunately it is hard to change. but you can make a difference in your little part of the world and make your friends and acquaintences understand that he is your brother and your TRUE friends will accept him for who he is rather than what he has...and the heck with what other people may say! it can be hard sometimes; some of the remarks of people can be hurtful, but  their ignorance is their problem, not yours. You know what your brother has gone through in his life and the obstacles he has overcome and the obstacles that he will face for the rest of his life....be proud of his accomplishments and celebrate them...accept him for who he is...your brother.

Answer 7

Kids can be so cruel but the bottom line is, he is always going to be your brother, accept it and show him the love he requires. Never be ashamed of him. Decent people will respect it. Take your Brother out for a burger and a milkshake.

Answer 8

get high before you go out, and you wont be anymore.

Answer 9

Start hanging out with him. Dont be embarrased to be seen with him. I mean heck, he is  your brother and what if it was the other way around? He might have people making fun of him now or embarrased of him now, do you think he would want for his sister to too!? Start going places with him and doing things with him, like going to the park or taking him somewhere to eat. Hope it works out for ya and you feel better about hangin wit ya bro.

Answer 10

Why are you embarrassed? You are not the one with down syndrom. Think about how your brother must feel? It's an unfortunate condition. He had no control over it. This is the way nature made him. It could have been you too....

Love him and give him all of your support. If his own sister acts like this then what should he expect from stangers?

Answer 11

It is normal for siblings of disabled children to feel this way. as bad as you may feel for being embarressed lots of others feel that way to even adults.

It might just be that your at that age where you care alot about what other people think..everyone goes through that

and unless anyone has a disabled bro or sis they cant say that your a bad person.

You obviously love him just try not to worry what anyone thinks and dont stop doing things with him. it will pass with time.

Answer 12

I have a brother who has a mental disorder, you have to just take him as he is, if you love him and accept him as he is, so will everyone else.

Answer 13

So what? He's still your brother. I'm sure he loves you more than he can show but that's not his fault. I know how you feel but blood is thicker than water. Protect him, love him and befriend him, just like any other brother and sister.

Answer 14

Stop being so vain. Your brother is not some disgusting growth (fungus, wart, etc) on your nose.You're brother is a person with emotions too. You obviously care about him if you're asking this question.

You're friends will understand and if not they're not very good friends. As for strangers, this is a good way to sort out who your potentially new friends may or may not be.