What will become of this child? This question has caused many parents sleepless nights. Some even felt it right in the maternity ward after a second glance at their baby. The parents of the seven young people whose life paths Holm Schneider presents in this book experienced the same, as their children share one thing in common: the third chromosome 21 in their cells. Today, the seven are adults. And the concern for their professional future, for a place in our society, no longer robs their parents of sleep. Seven life stories that show that inclusion is possible in the long run - not always, but more and more often.