Autism Every Day vs.Autism x 6

I saw both of these documentaries about autism several months ago, but Autism Every Day was mentioned recently and I got annoyed and disgusted all over again. I think it's great to shine a light on the struggles and challenges that a family faced with autism must deal with, but Autism Every Day was just plain weepy and whiny. It almost seems as though it was Michael Moored, cutting out anything that anyone could have said that held even a glint of hope or optimism and editing in only the saddest, bleakest of glimpses into these peoples' lives. If these people are all only about misery and suffering through every day then I feel so sorry for their kids. One guy was talking about how he was concerned about his son's safety because they lived near a pond or lake, which is a very valid concern, but then broke down into tears and said maybe his son would be better off if he did just walk into the water. WTF??? Okay, I know that sometimes we all give in to self pity, but come on! I will be the first to say that parenting four autistic kids is very difficult and challenging at times, but as a parent one has to brace up and do everything they can to make sure that these kids can have the best possible outcomes.
That being said, I highly recommend Autism x 6, a documentary about a family with 6 autistic kids. Sure, it shows the struggles they go through, of course it's no picnic, but they're very strong, loving parents who are doing their best to raise their family. A very important thing, and I think these people seem to have a grasp of this, is that you have to roll with the punches and accept that you have been given an unusual and unconventional life. I had to smile when the mom wondered what her neighbors were thinking when they saw one of the kids standing on the kitchen table, because so many things were oh so familiar. This family has the right idea, as far as I'm concerned, when it comes to doing what one can to ensure good outcomes for the kids and just going with the flow when that's all one can do. It is definitely a balancing act!