2006-08-19 16:53:54 · 21 answers · asked by sunnydays 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I don't think so... I admire them...
2006-08-19 17:00:49 · answer #1 · answered by Raz... 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being a mother of a disabled child, I can say I have never been "looked down" upon by anyone...and my daughter will be 21 so I've had quite a bit of experience. If anything, I find people to be inquisitive into how she became disabled, if she is able to enjoy things just like anyone else, etc. I of course answer questions and since she is a young adult she answers them too. Most of it is being able to open yourself to questions and keep an open mind. She has been blessed with lifetime friends (she's been in school since she was a baby & some of those people are still in touch!).
If you are a parent to a disabled child, you should look into support groups in your area (call your school system or hospital). It's good to know you're not alone. Also you will learn more about your child's disability and how to make their life as full as possible. It's not always easy but you should be proud of making the choice to be a parent and your greatest reward is the bond you and your child will have! Good luck!
2006-08-20 00:13:13 · answer #2 · answered by raivenne_ny 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not just mothers of disabled children, it's all people with disabilities. We're looked on as third class citizens, dogs , cats , family pets have more rights and are more respected than are persons with disabilities.
We're all thought to be mentally slow no matter what are disabilities are. People who aren't disabled and who can work , look at disabled persons as slackers and drains on their tax dollars. If people with disabilties could work they all would , if their health permitted it and if society bothered to give them a chance to work. However able bodied society can't imagine how they'd do a job with a disability so when they get someone with a disability who applies for a job , the applicant is automatically rejected. The company thinks the disabled person will cost them more money, will be away more , neither of which are true. That having a disabled employee will make the other employees and customers uncomfortable.
So mothers of disabled children, fight for your kids rights, fight to be heard. Teach your kids to advocate for themselves and get good educations, maybe by the time they grow up society will have awakened from this illusion and actually start treating persons with disabilities as real human beings just like everyone else!
2006-08-20 00:06:14 · answer #3 · answered by Lizzy-tish 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nowadays a lot of sickos think that since a mother can know before her baby is born whether or not it is disabled, if it is disabled, she should've aborted it. That might have something to do with it. Anyone who looks down upon moms (or dads) of disabled children should be shot. In the face. With a hammer.
2006-08-20 00:02:17 · answer #4 · answered by Sass B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is not true. Most mother;s of disabled children are most looked up to. I applaud any mother that has a disabled child. God gave them the most difficult task of all. But they take that challege and raise a child with all the love in the world. My sister had a little girl 3 months early and she developed brittle bone disease. Even with her being ill, my sister has manage to get her degree, get a great job, and still be able to raise her daughter and teach her. And a close friend of mine has a son with M.S. since he was born 10 years ago. Now he is in hospice. She has put her life on hold for him caring for him and raising him. She has fought the hardest battle anyone could face, even the possiblity of soon losing her son. Now you tell me if you look down on them.
2006-08-20 00:05:10 · answer #5 · answered by mary a 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is because public perception is that many, if not most disabilities are preventable. I have heard many times "well she must have been drinking when she was pregnant" or "if she wouldn't have waited until she was 40...". I have several friends with disabled children and I wish I could tell everyone who looks away or makes comments just how hardworking and loving these moms are.
2006-08-20 00:04:00 · answer #6 · answered by Kuji 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a mother of two disabled children (one of which has mental handicaps) and the other in a wheel chair (due to CP) and I don't feel ashamed or feel like I'm being looked down on.
2006-08-20 00:01:18 · answer #7 · answered by sweetgurl13069 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think its digusting that people look down upon these women with children that have disabilities. If anything, those people should look upto her for having the strength she has to love and raise her child.
2006-08-20 00:00:49 · answer #8 · answered by hott_n_furious 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
why would that be so?
Disabled children are God's children.
It is our responsibility to take care of them.
I would never look down upon a mother of a disabled child.
2006-08-19 23:59:52 · answer #9 · answered by pinkstealth 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that is true. Maybe they feel like they are looked down upon, maybe they feel as if it's they fault that theere child is disabled and they think everyone feels that way as well.
I think they are admired, as if raising a child without special needs isn't hard enough.
2006-08-20 00:02:13 · answer #10 · answered by Nicky 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO I actually look at them with great admiration, it takes hard work and patience lots of patience. Big Ups to all mothers of disabled children...
2006-08-19 23:59:52 · answer #11 · answered by cvegas229 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋