I wouldn't say it's in my family history, but my niece supposedly had autism. I honestly think it was just my sister-in-law trying to parade around a handicapped kid for benefits. She had her on that gluten free diet, too. Now my niece is an adult and working at a fucking grocery store with no idea on what she wants to do. Sad. If my kid wants to be take up a trade, I'll be so damn happy.
As a third generation engineer, my grandfather taught my dad, my dad taught me, and now I'm one of the youngest direct vendors for a fortune 100 company. My dad brought me with him every where. I started working with him in the field when I was 8 and could read and comprehend a full set of engineered drawings at 14. Now I will pass it on to my child when the time comes. Walk the path you want your kid to walk and they will follow.
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