I have some questions about siblings when they become adults. It seems that the sibling of the adult with a disability would feel responsible for taking care of them as needed. I think this responsibilty would fall to them more as their parents get older and eventually pass away. Usually the sibling would be the next closest relative that is capable of taking care of their brother or sister as it is needed. I found some information on this topic from the" Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities". According to the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, studies show that most adults siblings have a positive and loving relationship with their brother or sister that has a disability. They feel that the experience of having their brother or sister in their life has been a good learning experience for them. Most of the siblings reported being generally happy with their lives. A very small percentage said they felt sad or depressed. I can see how having a sibling with a Disability could make you more caring towards people who struggle with disabilities. I also think it could make a sibling more passionate about standing up for people with disabilities.
Here is the link...
http://kc.vanderbilt.edu/kennedy_files/AdultSiblingsTipsandResourcesOct2010.pdf
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