2006-10-25 12:36:57 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
As humans I don't think we have the right to take away life because it doesn't meet our criteria. It would be wrong and selfish to terminate a pregnancy because it wasn't ideal.
I work with a child with autism and if I knew I was to have a disabled child, I'd buy all the books I could on the subject and get ready for a long yet rewarding ride.
2006-10-25 13:17:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel that there are two ways of looking at this. As the parent do you think that you could deal with a child with disability. This is not a simple answer because having a child with downs can be very rewarding as they are very happy and teach us all about what is really important.
The other way to look at it is how the child is going to make it in the world. What will happen if the child needs care after you are gone. Have you an extended family that would take on the responsibility such as siblings and would it be fair to ask them to take it on.
No one has perfect answers and if you dont know for sure ie downs test which only gives percentage chances then it may not be a worry in the first place. Nothing in life is without risk but in this situation it is difficult to answer these questions till you are in the situation.
Good luck
2006-10-25 12:45:02 · answer #2 · answered by aajstephen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is really hard. Being a mom, I'm imagining having a child with disabilities. How it would break my heart every time my child is being ridiculed or having a hard time. However, I also can't terminate the pregnancy. The joy of motherhood is such an overwhelming love that I can't refuse.
Despite the disabilities, I will have the child. Give her all the love. I will do everything I can specially if something medically can be done to improve the disability. I can't refuse a life just because it's not perfect.
2006-10-25 12:46:32 · answer #3 · answered by pride 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well,l after a time of self reflection and grief, i imagine i'd learn as much as i could about the disabillity, the treatment, the research -- and then start making the necessary arrangements/adjustments. there must've been a reason the cosmos sent me that baby, and i'll do the best i can to raise the little sprite right! i'm thinking that if a wheelchair would be needed, i'd have it souped up by the "pimp my ride" people!
2006-10-25 12:44:15 · answer #4 · answered by amuse4you 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would have the child, but I would also do some research so I could make sure I gave him the best advantages in life.
2006-10-25 12:44:37 · answer #5 · answered by Curious George 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pray for God to give me strength to do everything I can to give my child a quality life. What is the difference in having a child alreay who becomes handicapped?
2006-10-25 13:39:12 · answer #6 · answered by tootsie38 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Research and plan ahead.
Though if it were something that is known to cause much suffering I would consider terminating the pregnancy. To bring someone into this world only to suffer seems crueler than letting them go before they have to experience that.
2006-10-25 12:47:01 · answer #7 · answered by coppersmith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Educate myself and give the child lots of love and support.
2006-10-25 23:08:27 · answer #8 · answered by Celebrity girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
love the child like you would a normal child. i know its hard but that is all you can do. sometimes they acctually more of a blessing than you would think.
2006-10-25 15:08:34 · answer #9 · answered by samikat2010 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prepare a bedroom filled with love.
2006-10-25 16:31:35 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋