...As a proud parent, I would say both Summer and Ryan have good social skills and show independence appropriate for their ages. Their differences are not a matter of ability; their differences simply reflect different preferences. They consistently choose differently. Ryan is attracted to the world of people and things. Summer is attracted to the world of beauty and ideas. Their behavior is understandable, given their preferences...It is my hope that we parents learn to encourage our children as they discover their own special nature, accept our children as unique human beings, and love them for who they are...

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