Norman Kunc's Single Decisions

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Norman Kunc’s message toward the end of the video says, “It is sobering to realize how much the course of a life can be altered by a single decision.” This decision for his life was the decision his parent’s made to go against doctor’s recommendation. The quote symbolizes how a life can be altered by a single decision. This can relate to everyone, but it is something that can teach everyone a valuable lesson. It can teach families the importance of a good support system for a child, whether they have disabilities or not. Family is a driving factor for everyone and that should not change because the child has a disability. In addition, it explains to doctors that you can not always recommend or expect the worst. Doctors are experts and their

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