became an unexpected problem.

Yet his  parents tried not to allow those challenges to dominate their household.

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At home, Kevin was not treated like a curiosity.

He was treated like a baby.

He still needed to be fed, comforted, bathed, and put to sleep. He still woke his parents during the night. He still needed affection and attention.

The unusual circumstances surrounding his birth were simply one part of everyday family life.

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His parents knew that if they constantly emphasized how different he was, Kevin might eventually begin to believe that his appearance was more important than his personality.

So they focused on something else.

They encouraged him to discover who he was.

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As Kevin grew older, his size continued to attract attention.

 Children and adults sometimes noticed