2006-07-24 09:28:58 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
I'm sure they are. They're mentally retarded, not stupid.
2006-07-24 09:30:50 · answer #1 · answered by I Know Nuttin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to sound callous, but I'm sure when they get placed in the "mentally challenged" class or put on the "mentally challenged" bus they do. I've worked with many physically and mentally challenged kids and adults and most know and are perfectly content with it, speak about it freely. They've been taught that's okay, can even be a good thing in how they bless their families and such; so, it's alright with them.
2006-07-24 16:31:47 · answer #2 · answered by Scadle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the degree of mental retardation. Most mentally challenged persons are very child like, so it's like asking a child whether or not they are aware if they are a child. The older they get the more they realize their limitations, but they will never understand the term mentally challanged the way that we as so called 'normal' people understand it to be.
2006-07-24 16:52:53 · answer #3 · answered by fee20002000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. (Unless severely retarded or otherwise injured)...They feel discriminated against. They resent being spoken down to, treated like children. Downs syndrome folks know they have Downs syndrome, and it makes them feel different, and bothers them. Some mentally challenged have spoken about the joys and challenges in independent living, marriage etc. Like all of us they have feelings and resentments. Treat them with dignity and respect. It's only right.
2006-07-24 16:38:24 · answer #4 · answered by robert r 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't ask a mentally challenged person this question or it will blow their mind
2006-07-24 16:31:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say yes, Did you ever watch Forest Gump? he knew he was mentally challenged.
2006-07-24 16:31:24 · answer #6 · answered by sea_sher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course, they know that they are different from others. Check out Carlos Mencia's, No Strings Attached video. He cracks some pretty good jokes and makes a lot of sense.
2006-07-24 16:32:35 · answer #7 · answered by ignoresociety 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mentally challenged possibly. mentally incompetent no.
2006-07-24 16:33:04 · answer #8 · answered by absolutbianca 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. They think they're retards.
You think of them of challenged.
2006-07-24 16:31:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. They look around at what others are doing and notice that they themselves do things a little differently. Narrrrr!!!!
2006-07-24 16:33:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some know they are different while others have no clue and are happy. It depends on their handicap.
2006-07-24 16:33:34 · answer #11 · answered by skigod377 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋