Kids Like These (1987) Full Movie
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- čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
- Kids Like These tells the true story of a mother's struggle to raise her young son who has Down Syndrome. On her journey she and her family meet resistance from the medical establishment as well as the school system and society which takes its toll on her marriage.
I work with children like these I work in Special Education. I love my job and wouldn't change it for the world. I give this movie👍👍childern like Alexs make my job worth it every single day.
You are an angel sister, all children need our love and kindness, Bless your compassionate soul. We are physios ourselves and we also provide care in our own ways. Love from India. Sanjay and Raji ❤️
My son has Downs syndrome. He's my world 🌎. Tyne Daly is one of my heroes along with Sharon Gless ❤. Beautiful talented pair ❤ well done Tyne
Tyne Daly is one of my idols on Television
Shirley here. I love her she such a great actress.
There is a couple in our church that had a Downs Syndrome baby. At first it seemed like a tragedy. He was in my Two year old Sunday School class. Because of how proactive they are in educating these sweet gifts from God, he was teaching the other children the hand signs to Jesus Loves You! Letting him sit on your lap felt like being hugged by God, because he was so so sweet.
Just be sure not to view this child as some kind of inspirational only good and innocent child. Yes, he has downs but, that does not make him different than other kids. Some times he won't be sweet. He will have tantrums and be naughty just as any other child. In fact he is just as any other child! His life is no more of a tragedy than an inspiration. He will live the life God has set out for him. Do not expect this child to be a precious baby angel. People with disabilities don't like this kind of thinking.
@@LucaileyAmen.
@@Lucailey they are not just like any other child when it comes to health problems. not all will make it through their teenage years after years of complications due to health. all kids have tantrums but some through frustration.
The speech at the end where she compared having a child with Downs Syndrome with a planned trip to Italy but landing in Holland is so touching. We should all learn to appreciate the windmills, and tulips, and Rembrandts in life. Those things are just as beautiful and lasting.
I agree.
That’s an actual essay that the writer of this film wrote! www.dsasc.ca/uploads/8/5/3/9/8539131/welcome_to_holland.pdf
So hard to believe that was what they felt in the 80s and babies that had down syndrome, we had a cousin that is down syndrome and we love her, she's 58 yrs old and we are so bless she's still alive, and with us,
Awesome. My sister also is Down Sydrome she is a Angel
It shows your goodness and family's caring nature. every life is valuable. Pass our regards to the sister as well. Sanjay and Raji ❤️
yes @Rosemary montez, and your family is proof that not ALL people were or are unloving or cruel about this. How wonderfully blessed is your family!!
As a parent with special needs kids I have always liked the welcome to Holland poem, now I know more about the author. Could relate to certain parts of this movie so much. Unfortunately the world is still so cruel.
My parents know a lot about living in Holland now and as their grown child who is different, I've never seen Italy either. I just hear about it and sometimes that hurts a lot. But my parents taught me to love Holland because they love me just the way I am. Yes, the world can be cruel but no matter how hard it gets, I can always come home to Holland; to my world that is different but not less and land softly in my family's unconditional love
Even when are are being shown the indifference of a doctor, we still put our faith in them. Not doctors are alike but it is important to not put them on a pedestal.
Being born "disabled" makes it hard to watch this movie.
My disability is kind of like Cerebral Palsy.
I was treated I just like this kind of manner.
People can be cruel enough to abuse.
Sorry to hear that Dan , I see it as an example of how not to treat others and ourselves . The world has a perverse idea of what disabled is . To me those in power whom harm others and our societies are the real disabled , they have mental disability but are still permitted , encouraged and celebrated to spread their harm of lack of empathy and compassion and who is anyone to label you anyway as we all have disabilities in some form or other , wether that be pysical , emotional, mental or spiritual or a combination of the above . You take care Dan oops nearly called you Danny then ;D
@ Dan....I want to tell you that you are precious to God. These things happen because we are in a fallen, sin cursed world, but our heavenly Father loves every one of us. The bible says that God doesn't look on the outward appearance, but He looks on the heart. I'm what you might call just an average person - nothing to stand out good or bad, but people have been very cruel to me, too....as well as many other people. There's abuse, neglect, meanness, cruelty...But God our Father loves us dearly.
@ Dan, so sorry for the way you were treated. You're human and that's all that matters.
You are loved, We pray for your Happiness, there are a lot of people with Love and Compassion and those who respect every child. ❤️ from India, Sanjay and Raji
I'm a disabled Person myself I got rocks thrown at me spit at buy people I work for Goodwill industry s i
Down Syndrome children are Angels sent from God it starts from teaching our children they are precious and needed to be treated as such
No. No, people with disabilities do not want to be seen this way or treated this way. A disabled child is as much as a gift from God as a regularly abled child. Those of us in the disability community do not want to be thought of as completely innocent and pure people. Children like Alex are regular children. They aren't angels who are overly sweet and innocent. They have regular emotions just like we all do. They get angry, they do things out of spite. They don't always goodnaturedly do the right thing because they are angelic beings. They are people - full people. Their disability is just one part of who they are. They have their own unique personalities. They are individuals. They don't want to be treated as "precious" they want to be treated like the regular people that they are. Making them into saints is not the way to understand them as individuals.
there are plenty of DS people who are royal assholes, i worked in adult social services for over 20 years, and they are people. period, they are all different. they are not always happy, they are not all sweet and loving. they all have individual temperaments and personalities that are just as dynamic as anyone elses.
I was blessed with normal children , but Iam also proud of parents that don't give up on their babies because they have down syndrome. These children can grow and be productive like anyone else , given the right tools and patience . Love them unconditionally , you are all they have , don't let doctors and nurses tell you otherwise . This is a good story to give parents the right to raise their baby no matter what . Bless them for doing what's right .
I've never experienced the emotions that a family goes through having a down syndrome baby, but every time I've been exposed to these children I can't help but marvel how beautiful, kind and loving they are. They just touch my heart with their innocence and love. Watching this movie it is so hard to believe the way things were thought about back in the day. For a doctor to keep a baby away from it's mother and suggest it go immediately into an institution is unfathomable.
I can't believe that these 'doctors' thought that this was the 'best' approach, to separate a child from it's parents just because he/she had Down Syndrome. I can't imagine the many parents that listened to such ill advice... and God only knows how those children fared. Thank God things have changed in that aspect, and that these children have a much better quality of life, care, schooling, and social skills.
I worked as a Child Psychologist back in 1980s….I never heard of a Doctor doing this then….this dr seems very off!
she has an angel - I have a grandson and he is an angel sent from GOD . = GOD sends us angels to teach us how to love and be kind to each other.
My sister is Down Syndrome and Deaf too. She is in a Wheelchair and a delightful person. Every one Loves her. She is a Angel. She brings joy to everyone she meets. Just a child but a Angel.
I agree. I believe God greatly blesses a family with these very special children. I truly do!
its the same with mei have 3 granddaughters and a great grand son godbless u merry xmas to u all amen x
When she was screaming for her baby I wanted to scream to! He's perfect
I can’t believe how the doctor called the baby a mongoloid and wanted to institutionalize him. Thank God times have changed.
The doctor just lost his license.
Can not believe he did or said that rude remark.
I would sue his ass.
And what about, "Just tell your friends that you lost the baby" and "Don't let her see the baby or touch the baby; you don't want a bond to form." Disgraceful!
I agree with you
Me too Dan
Such a wonderful story teaching people to be accepting of all children no matter their mental capacity 🎉...all of us has great worth and potential. Any 'special' children and adults I have known personally are so loving...😊
"Looks like a fisherman to me!" Now that is the best expression of brotherly love I have ever heard.
I think a lot of children in those days were institutionalzed by how society looked uponu there disability and not how a child can thrive from a loving family which make the best of the situation, he was a loving child with all his own limitations, none66 of us is good at everything but maybe more rounded, which he stood out more because of his disability and people in those days did not want to understand and except. That was a shame for him and his parents as his mother worked tirelessly to change how disabled children are treated. She also wanted a baby without down syndrome and lost it and when she was talking at her awards ceremony and her son and husband arrived, her son could explain to a couple who had a downs syndrome baby what it was going to be like for them. We forget the qualities these children have and should embrace them for who they are.
a real mother never gives up on their baby (kids).
What an awesome movie, thank you 🌹
The dr was horrible they told me that about my son in 2006 and wanted me to abort him. I had him his 14 without downs. But my niece was born with it 3 months later we love her to life. They still act like that it's a shame
Loved this movie.god bless each and every child with down syndome.they are humans too and deserve a loving family like this one.
In Espanish pleaseeee!!!!! It's a beautiful movie, I saw this movie in 1990 and I liked it a lot, I never imagined that I would have a daughter with down syndrome over time and she has given me so much satisfaction and happiness today she is 20 years old and I am immensely happy
Dios te Bendiga. My sister is Down Syndrome too and a joy in my family. A pure Angel. She is Deaf and in a Wheelchair too. She signs songs to encourage people in church. She loves to bring joy to others. A Angel in a child.
I have to say she did more for that baby than I seen most moms what an Angel
My daughter was born with Down’s syndrome and I’m so happy she’s here and wouldn’t change anything about her she is a blessing and makes our lives better every day
Oh what a beautiful moving movie! so beautiful and yet so cruel, as far as disabilities in those days, down syndrome people are living longer these days, and they are so smart, so much to give to society, they are beautiful
I remember living in an apartment next door to a building that looked like a warehouse. One day I saw women walking children as I notice the kids I could see they had DS. I asked one of the nurses do the parents come to see them, and she said no. This was the kind of place this baby would have been placed in. It's so sad how people and parents respond to kids that look different from what we call normal.
Unfortunately even though this is several years later, misconceptions still exist about types of illnesses, races, and cultures. Everybody should be approached as a human being with the same rights as everyone else. With the same opportunities to achieve whatever they want to in their lives. No one should be held back because of some stereotype. That is so wrong. So very wrong!
I fell in love w/this movie! I hope anyone watching n not having understood before, the challenges the parents n children as he or she grows up, may you have a different view n let your inner kindness shine thru, it’s in there, we all need it, but even more so a person w/Special needs. Life is difficult as it is, let’s not complicate it more by negative or cruel behavior, keep in mind how precious our children are, no matter what. Put yourselves in the parents shoes, better yet the human behind the challenge. If it were you or your child or grandchild how would you want to be treated? As unimportant, unable to succeed, or feel or give love? Or the person Believing he can, and he will be the best he can be. Remember this movie, it begins with the 1st step.. will you take that step? Be the change you want to see.
What a beautiful movie. Tyne Daly is truly a gifted actress. Her soliloquy at the end brought me to tears. Hope she won an Emmy for this.
I'm laying in bed with a 101 fever watching everything on CZcams. And I mean EVERYTHING...came across this movie and now I'm a big ole blubbering hot mess. Such a feel good film.
Wow!!!! That dr. was something else. Times have definitely changed. Thank God!
I just don't understand how any human being can look at a baby and suggest the parents send him away, forget about him and tell people he died. How can any person look at any other person and say such cold hearted things as that? How can someone see another human being and not want the best things for a fellow human? He didn't even suggest sending a school that would teach him or a place that was designed to help people (not that i think that is the thing people should do!) but this guy made it seem like he was saying "send the kid to a warehouse and don't look back!"
Good for the parents. what a blessing they are to one another. That doctor though ugh. This was the start of something wonderful
I know children like this were "put away" when they were born with conditions like this but, i can not imagine a doctor telling a father to forget about his child, send that kid away, tell people he died and then try for another child. That is heartless! No matter what is wrong with a human being, they are still human! They deserve the dignity of people knowing that they are alive and that they matter! No one has the right to put limits on what can be expected from a child....I can't imagine a professional being so heartless.
Such a great movie.❤
Children who have disabilities have been underestimated throughout history. I’m honored to say I have worked with people with various disabilities. You learn so much from each one if you open up your heart. God Bless each child, parent who face such challenges daily. You are warriors & Champions! God Bless ❤
Beautiful Movie. Thanks for uploading.
Thank God times have changed for the better.
Why does society have to be so damn evil and cruel to special needs people? I love downs people, there are some doing remarkable stuff like owning a pizza restaurant. They have the biggest hearts 💕
you are so right! what that doctor said was awful! special needs people are wonderful. 💕
I had a Down’s Syndrome child in our 2 year old Sunday School class. The sweet child was teaching the other kids the sign language motions to “Jesus Loves Me”!
Things are TOTALLY different now, @Jubilee. This was in the 60’s, 70’s and before FOR SURE. I know this because of what my family & neighbors said about a family who moved in with a 11 yr old Down Syndrome boy. We kids knew only what our “well-educated” parents told us. I will never forget it. I am so thrilled that now such special people finish school, go to college and MARRY AND have successful lives. I love them too just as you do!!
Thank you so much for uploading this movie. I loved it when it first came out and I haven't seen it for years.
When my aunt had a Down child, her husband hit her and blamed her for eating too much Chinese food during the pregancy. This was in the forties. My cousin Billy was a happy child, very alone, and very unmanageable because there was no access to any education at all, not even public schools, and early intervention was unheard of. I later, in part inspired by my cousin, to work with special needs children--boy, was that an eye-opener. Some of the best kids I have ever met and I never went away exhausted or frustrated. They were so happy with just little things, like learning a new color, or how to fingerpaint, how to dress themselves. And undress, one kid just loved putting on his clothes, taking them off, folding them neatly, then putting them back on. Then he would just laugh and smile and hug me. He was so good and smart. Anyway, Down people have come into their own as part or our very diverse humanity--it is no longer a defect, it is just a different way to be human. We need difference!
The doctor convincing him to forget “this one”.... he was vile, presumptuous, arrogant, playing God, a pompous wretch! A man without a soul!
yes a man who thinks he's god
and just think today they push abortion if ultrasound shows any problems. sad how any kids who never had a chance. I hate to be in their shoes when facing God.
I know this kind of American north doctor !
The doctor is a disgrace to the oath he took… to protect life and do no harm. This is a baby with a heart and soul just like any other. And as they saw, we a heart of love ❤️ love
@@ereneschwarz4548 sadly that was what they thought,were taught?
dont know whos babies they used for the movie but they were absolutely adorable
Very inspiring movie and heart felt
I feel happy and content watching this true story movie...Love conquers all!
I was born in the late 80's , they said I was "retarded". Turns out , I actually have mental problems , and I'm part of the LGBTQ+ community. This movie REALLY hits home.
The doctor is horrible!!!! I cannot believe they said stuff like that. It wasn't that long ago, really.
What Jerk what that doctor
I love it when Alex insists on letting the fish go. That is EXACTLY what a Down person would do! And I wish maybe all of us would.
What doctor in his right mind would tell a person to toss their baby out
If children are excluded or undermined in the classroom they tend not to learn as well as they can. It is imperative to not exclude or undermine any child in the developing years
Kids with Down Syndrome ness are the most loving people .❤❤❤❤
They were in Judging Amy together years later! I never knew this existed until I started reading about Emily Kingsley and her work on Sesame Street.
Miss the good old days
Thanks for posting I have been trying to find it to watch for free
Richard Crenna was a terrific actor.
When I was younger , us kids and dad use to go to the institutions load up several people take them fishing. Turned out to be the best fish catchers compared to others.
Thanks for uploading this.
It is hard to not wanna scream at the Dr when he was delivering the news to the father...I would hate for a man like that to get to deliver babies...
Love this movie❤❤❤
My son Stephen was diagnosed at Rush St Lukes hospital Chicago at age of 5yrs old as having asd/learning diffs
Stephen is now 33yrs old . I found Early Intervention when he was 2yrs old
1st December 2022 Again we fight for him to have Assisted Living in his own home with 4/5 carers on Rota, and ABA Consultant coming in to Teach Stephen and Team.
Lovaas/early Intervention/ABA and gf/cf/soya free is way forward for Stephen.
At mo he's in residential care home, But i Pray to Jesus he gets chance he deserves.
Too many are dumped.with no opportunity to Progress. They can Progress just need chance.
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excellent movie portraying the value of human life
I don't see how anyone can give that baby up it break my heart
Mummy. I want a new face..Im sick and tired of Down syndrome.."😢😢 Poor alex when hes growing up..i just love his moms words " I love your face.."
I like this actor, the father.
Richard Crenna, a good one, yes.
@@lizettewanzer8650 made some good movies with handicapped children
Me too ✌😃
RIP Richard Crenna he was good in Rambo
I would watch Tyne Daly in "Readings from the Phone Book". God broke the actor mould when he made her! 'Sides she makes me cry.
Great movie don't give up
Heart warming story
Did this stuff really happen back then??? How awful!
Yes it did. I volunteered in a state institution for 7 years. I loved it! And I hated some of what I saw as well. That institution closed in 1991; thank God.
Yes and its not fair the way some people were treating Alex
Thank you verry much .
That doctor is ignorant
I'm kind of surprised they were allowed to use a newborn for that amount of time!
1st time watching and beautiful go gead Alex never stop learning.
32:26 this is why, that while yes, these kids can bring a lot of joy, they are also a large burden , and it is unfair to short-change and neglect the other family members for the one.
Yes thats truth..i have worked with mentally handicaped children ..They are very warm and Nice but they are slow..it is a harder responsibilitie for parents i think..And a mistake to sacrifice other siblings for these children..Each one needs attention ..
They look old af to be having a baby
The doctor didn't want Joanna to hold her own baby.
My main man Alex I freaking respect this movie.
Joshua O Neil plays Alex terrific actor great actor
I hope someday in the future, medical science will be advanced enough to remove the extra chromosome that causes Down's Syndrome and cure this disability. Live long and prosper.
The doc was so cold
Most American north doctor is like that !
That doctor should not have been allowed to practice medical staff are suppose to be truthful but are not allowed to make decisions for their patients my children were born normal my daughter has a friend who has a mental disable as well as physically disabled she also has twins who were born normal but they treat their disabled just like the other two and love him just the same it takes a special person to care for a disabled child because it is very challenging
There is nothing wrong with kids or adults having disabilities!!!! For heaven sake there human to and can feel!!!!
Amen Cassie I subbed to your channel
Drs still see having a baby with Down syndrome something as a bad thing when it’s not
My sis is getting to have twins a boy and a girl. N i pray that all will be right with them..only thing is that we r not sure if they will have skin disorder that my mom had. That my brother and I has now. My sister didn't get it. Hopefully they didn't get it. My mom passed away.
Thank you uploading this movie
The parents worked hard with alex
That doctor was terrible
Advocate for your child
This movie shows what matters
No 1. on my "MOVIES FOREVER LIST" ... 😊 (Especially bcs this "It's nobody there" sentence which explains everything about man's position among stars ... 😉)
There really is NOTHING WHATSOEVER wrong with Holland.
I love Holland and would visit again if I could ❤
1:04:10 Oh, so it’s okay for him to be on Sesame Street in front of millions of people but it’s not okay for him to take a big bird toy with him to school? And later in the movie you’re on his case about being nice to other kids? “Just don’t be so damn friendly”? Madam, what the heck? You running out there and saying that looks a lot worse than what your son was doing.
This movie made me cry😥😥 especially the part at the Soccer game where the kids make fun of Alex those kids where such Jerks
Thanks for the upload
Good movie but the mother expects too much from Alex as her friend tells her when hes growing up ." Dont expect from alex more than he can give you..Accept him like he is " so true !!He can read ,learn and is very nice and touching but he has a down syndrome..so he will never be exactly like a normal kid..He is Alex..
Love Janet rip ❤
That doctor they should have used his real name who does he think he is to say the baby needs to be given away shame on him so glade times have changed
"Instatutionalize him"sp pathetic thats the way it used to be.now we just find more subtle ways to isolate those with so called disabilities
Y was he n the jello lol 😮😂
The most cutest kids n the world
Thank you
Que filme lindo meu Deus.
Unglaubwürdig und spekulativ.
The doctor was a jerk
Mongoloid?? That term hasn't been used in so long
1987 MOVIE 🍿🎥 KIDS LIKE THESE
Is this how they really treated down syndrome in the 70s?? This is barbaric!
That M that he said back n the day they to call them a M idiot. I dont know how to spell the M word.
Inconceivable to see a mother smoking in one hand and baby in the other !
I survived
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50:00 No offense but nothing dates a 20th Century movie more than a telephone cord.