2006-10-04 18:50:51 · 14 answers · asked by Transgénico 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Yes, absolutely. The world is a cruel and competitive enough place without adding extra disabilities to it. If my kid wasnt going to be 100% healthy, Id abort and try again no problem. I work with all sorts of animals, birds, horses, cats, and EVERY species kill their young if they know it wont survive. I think its much kinder for everyone that way.
2006-10-04 18:56:40 · answer #1 · answered by kalikapsychosis 2 · 3⤊ 8⤋
My eldest daughter has Down Syndrome. When I was pregnant with my set of twins having an amnio or aborting the pregancy, should the baby/ies have Down Syndrome wasnt an option for me. Over eight years later and planning on having another child it is definitely an issue. One that I will face when the time comes. I dont know now what I would do where as in the past the answer was a definite no. Children with Down Syndrome do bring a lot of happiness to their families but they put a lot of stress on the family as well. I do believe that God only gives a person what they can handle but Im not sure if at this stage of my life Im ready for a child with a disability. My husband and I will have to put the rest of the family into the equation should we become burdened with such a decision.
2006-10-07 11:30:25 · answer #2 · answered by Heather 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't consider Down syndrome to be a "serious deformation". My son has Down syndrome and is happy and bright and a joy to everyone who knows him. He does and will lead a relatively normal life. If I have another child and I am told they also have Down syndrome, I would not even consider terminating the pregnancy. God entrusted this special child to me and I love my son with all my heart.
For those who said they want only 100% "normal" children, I'd be interested to hear what their solution would be to a child born "normal" but who later in life, through accident or disease, became disabled in some way. You can't terminate a child then!! Why then would you terminate a pregnancy? Boggles my mind.
2006-10-05 05:14:47 · answer #3 · answered by Smom 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have a handicapped child due to contracting German measles in the third month. I have asked myself that question many times, if I had known before. If it was something where the child would suffer, then yes I would. My daughter is healthy and happy and the light of my life. She has grown to be a functioning member of society and has her own apartment, with help. I am very thankful I didn't have the decision to make at the time. I may have missed out on an amazing person.
2006-10-04 19:00:02 · answer #4 · answered by missmoon_1953 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
We found out our daughter had down syndrome and desperate to abort her. yet final minute my spouse desperate against it. She if by utilising a ways the toughest little one i've got ever had to preserve, user-friendly products are very practically impossible for her to do like ingesting, pooping, and different developmental milestones. i admire her yet I nonetheless sense we would desire to consistently be aborted her. i don't think somebody would desire to knowingly convey a little one like that into the wworld understanding they might have a harder existence and it would be a burden on people.
2016-12-15 19:54:16 · answer #5 · answered by flanary 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes ,I was born with a minor birth defect ( bi-lateral cleft palate )
I endured 20 operations to look somewhat normal .
All I can say is many ,many people hurt my feelings as a child with their comments.I have above average intelligence ,but to make it in this world ,you need looks and brains .
Many times in my youth i had wished I was never born.
My trust in people is very stand offish and Ican`t find love because i look unlovable.
2006-10-04 18:59:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
no, my sister had a Down Syndrome baby,and he was the most lovable child of all our nephew's, he is also a chapion swimmer.
2006-10-04 18:59:52 · answer #7 · answered by glasgow girl 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Definitely a moral dilemma...
2006-10-04 18:54:11 · answer #8 · answered by loofa36 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. Read Expecting Adam by Martha Beck. It's a memoir about a woman who had to make this very choice.
2006-10-04 18:56:45 · answer #9 · answered by theblackenedphoenix 4 · 0⤊ 5⤋
I haven't walked in the parent's shoes....but if I wanted a child and was financially and emotionally prepared to have one... Yes!
If I was looking for a reason not to have a child.....unplanned pregnancy....financial problems and DS.....maybe not.
Do as you will, if you are faced with this circumstance. Follow your heart.
2006-10-04 18:56:45 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 5⤋