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People With Down Syndrome Found to be "The Happiest People Alive"97 percent answered affirmatively when asked, "Do you like who you are?" [Christian Headlines] March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day, a day to celebrate the lives of these special people. According to a recent article on John Piper's Desiring God website, those with Down syndrome are some of the happiest people alive. (Photo: via Christian Headlines) Ninety-nine percent of those surveyed said that they are happy with their lives. Additionally 97 percent answered affirmatively when asked, "Do you like who you are?" Another 99 percent agreed with the statement "Do you love your family?" No other group of people approaches this high level of satisfaction and happiness in their lives. Writing for Desiring God, John Knight notes that these statistics reveal a misconception many people have about Down syndrome and those living with it. Many of us tend to think people living with Down syndrome would be much less happy, but these statistics show we are wrong. World Down Syndrome Day is a day to remember and celebrate those whose lives may be different than our own, but just as worthy of attention. It is also a day to dispel myths about Down syndrome. Click here to continue reading.
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