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/^t/However, before a child, being actually an adult, goes to the residence home, it stands a good chance of contributing to the family. One can observe it on an example of the children with Down's Syndrome. If such children are treated as an individuals, valued human beings, they feel good about themselves and, consequently, are good, to live with. It is beyond their abilities to concern themselves with others' opinion about their persons; hence, they tend to be unconsciously happy and satisfied. Other members of the family can learn a lot from them as they posses the enjoyment of simple experiences like swimming, food or weather, does not matter fine or nasty. Family can acquire capacity for contentment, typical for such children. They can show that so boring an activity as loading the dishwasher can be a pleasure if "tackled" with positive attitude. Their tendency to focus on the present moment helps others to stop their concerns at least for a happy while. The family is drawn together thanks to such occassions. The unity is also achieved by the necessity for help and care. Whole family learns to share duties, comes up with entertainments. Such situations develop responsibility in other children. Although that sounds as a naive utopia, it is not; many families with Down's Syndrome offspring prooved it to be effective.