I don't have many people to share with in real life without looking like a twat. Plus if you read my post history you'll see I've struggled with psychosis and thinking my kids are fake. So showing off about them is big progress medically! Plus they're all autistic and despite the struggles that brings they're so amazing.
But to start my eldest, is 13 and finds friendships tough. But she literally never gives up reaching out to people and trying. She tries anything once even though its hard. Shes very smart and funny and so artistic. She expresses herself eloquently and clearly. Her teenage attitude is almost non existent yet and she's willing to hear me out when I have to set boundaries. Shes lovely.
My middlest child is 10 and my god he's smart. Ahead in every subject at school! Except pe because he has some physical troubles. He's very shy, but considerate. Always wants to help lend a hand and spend time with his special people. He might suffer with meltdowns, but he's always so apologetic when they finish and he's regulated again. He's always thinking and is a bit of a know it all, but its hard not to be when you do kind of know most of what's being talked about. He's lovely.
My youngest doesn't mask, she's unapologetically herself. Shes gives no fucks about what's expected of her socially. Shes still polite, well behaved and kind but thats because thats who she is, not because of the societal contract. Shes great with numbers and letters, works hard at school and loves her friends and family whole heartedly. She's lovely too.
I could go on and on but this is probably enough. Basically they're great kids and parenting them is a dream. We've had hard periods sure, but they always end. Ok so they're probably pretty normal kids realistically, they're probably not going to change the world anymore than your kids are. Your kids are just as amazing as mine are too. But after spending a month knowing my kids are fake and having to hide from them, rediscovering how great they are feels great.