Where I work, I see a fair number of families with mentally handicapped children. These children, because of their condition will never lead a "normal" life or be able to contribute anything to society. They're basically hardships that the families must endure and provide for. I believe that in some Asian cultures, when a mentally handicapped child is born or is detected, the baby will be aborted/killed rather than put the family through the above said problems. Is there something to be said for that? Despite what you think, some of these children will never be able to function as a regular member of society, they just can't. They can't work or provide for themselves. All their lives they must be taken care of. Why not try and have another baby?...One that will be able to grow up and lead a normal life.
2007-11-24
12:15:43
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