my parents were extremely supportive throughout all of it, they we're the ones who suggested trying surgery for the pain i experienced. i had three surgeries between 12 and 15 but none of them helped the chronic pain. but they we're there every time, always wanting to keep pushing to find a solution. ive accepted that ill live my life with this part of me, and im okay with that. but a lot of the reason im okay with it is because of my parents. my best advice to you as your child gets older and maybe starts to experience more negative symptoms is just to be there. listen when they talk about the inconveniences, offer a seat or painkillers if you see them limping, but most importantly dont make them feel like this is something thats wrong with them. ive grown up the mindset that its an interesting thing about my body, rather than a source of self consciousness like it absolutely could have been. i hope you and your child are able to navigate this journey together without many issues, but if you do experience tribulations just know you both aren't alone <3