What are some positive sides to my child’s chronic illness?

Although there are many negatives about chronic conditions, there is a surprising number of positives, too. In studies of children with cancer, for instance, siblings said they felt closer to family members and developed increased empathy for others and respect for their ill sister or brother. Similarly, studies of kids with a developmentally disabled sibling found that they had high social skills (“an empathetic and caring nature”), likely because they understood the difficulties their sibling faced.

Another study found siblings of children with diabetes were kinder toward others. In real life, many of the parents I see who care for kids with special needs have noticed positive changes in their home life. I have too.

A parent of one of my special-needs patients calls it “the hidden silver lining.” When one person is ill, the whole family often becomes closer. Some family members say they have matured in new ways and developed a more positive and humorous outlook on life, and more compassion and tolerance for others, traits that are truly needed in the world, I would say.

From The Smart Parent's Guide: Getting Your Kids Through Checkups, Illnesses, and Accidents by Jennifer Trachtenberg.

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