A Kid's Perspective: Above the Norm

Children are like sponges. They absorb everything. They can sense when you're upset or leery even when you try to act like all is well.

They also know when they are "different."

Other kids and adults alike stare, even when they don't "mean to." The quick look-away gives it away. Some children point at others and make intentional efforts to let these kids know how different they are. Most are not too kind.

Guess what kids? These people don't have the support you have and aren't happy with themselves and will project it on you instead. Fun fact: none of us are normal. If you take a closer look at the people on this piece, none of them are “normal.” Each bear a deformity, but all are happy. Is there really such a thing as normal anyway?