Should i make a typical american keep smile face, and state to somebody who has a kid with Down syndrome a la "What a nice and healthy kid you have"!? I would feel it insulting should somebody seriously (or worse case, in an american keep smiling way) state: "Lauriandres, your eyesight is superb and body is in an excellent shape. You are ready to climb successfully the K2 mountain or complete the full size Ironman triathlon under 10 hours".
My point was that a Down syndrome is a IMHO MUCH worse situation for both the kid and parents, than some occasional pain in joints or muscles. At least it is possible to cure COVID or prevent it with the vaccine . The father did not seem happy at all at that situation and doctors had their hands full to calm the patient. And as i said, i was in a SAD mood, not ARROGANT and considered myself lucky i.e i should not complain about my first world issues, when there are much worse situations should you have less luck.
Interesting you thought I was inferring you were arrogant, when I was inferring that you are ignorant. If you truly knew a person with Down syndrome, and really got to know them, I think your attitude would change.
I'm not going to say that raising a child with Down syndrome (they are not a Down syndrome), is easy, but it definitely is not a life entirely of suffering as you state. My friend and her husband had a child born with Down syndrome, and he brought them so much joy that they adopted another child with Down syndrome from China (and likely saved his life). I can tell you they are a very happy family, and there is love and not suffering in their home, even if they have some challenges that many others do not.
What you need to understand, is that while empathy is one thing, looking at this child and father as if their life is suffering, they see it on your face. They feel shunned and looked down upon. Trust me when I say that people with your attitude towards people with Down syndrome, or any physical or intellectual disability, you amplify any sadness they may have.
Instead, be empathetic and compassionate to the fact that there are many ignorant people, that through their looks of sadness and pity they isolate these people with any syndrome or disease, and their families, and truly cause suffering. Instead, speak with them, be caring, and change your attitude that their entire life is suffering, because I can assure you, it is not.
I truly encourage you to speak to anyone you think is suffering, sometimes just giving a friendly ear can make all the difference, and you may actually learn something too.