I believe it is my responsibility to do what I can for children and people with Down syndrome as well as in my native Dominican Republic.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Once you have a Down's syndrome child, you can't conform. In a way, you're free.
Lots of people with little kids or babies with Down syndrome tell me they aren't afraid of the future for their child because of what I am doing to help people understand it better.
I do take responsibility for it. I admit to having a problem. I have been to numerous treatment centers.
Everyone has a responsibility towards this larger family of man, but especially if you're privileged, that increases your responsibility.
Although I don't have a prescription for what others should do, I know I have been very fortunate and feel a responsibility to give back to society in a very significant way.
In the Dominican, there are a lot of kids who need help. I just do that for my mom because my mom liked to help a lot of kids in the Dominican. Whoever I am right now is because of her. She gave me the education; she always took care of me like a mommy.
If you have a child, I said, you have a responsibility at least to stay alive.
As an elder of the Americas and of the rest of the planet, it is my responsibility to care for and protect, to the best of my ability, the young.
I'm super down with being irresponsible. I'm just trying to make sure my lack of responsibility no longer hurts people.
I know I have a responsibility as a role model to children and I try to fulfill that.
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