. ♪ baby i was born this way >> reporter: she was born with ectrodactyly.om the viewpoint of i'm not just like everybody else. it's a phenomenal way to live, and i cherish it. >> meg's two boys, ethan 9 and charlie 6, also have ectrodactyly. the looks from strangers remind her they're different. >> they're staring at them as if there's something wrong and i want my kids to feel like they're beau difl because they are. >> reporter: it's not the stares but it's what happens after, she recalled a visit to the empire state building. >> all my kids want to do is look at the gorgeous view of manhattan and i couldn't help but see this woman, because she was physical lly grabbing her child as he started to point and whisked him away and all of a sudden i turn into something to be feared, for my kids. >> reporter: meghan decided to turn this upsetting incident into an opportunity to teach others by writing an article for "parents" magazine. her message, simple but surprising. >> parents, let your kids embarrass you. it's okay. >> reporter: she says don't avoid what