2006-11-20 13:31:18 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
no. People with downs still lead happy, fullfilling lives.
2006-11-20 13:32:58 · answer #1 · answered by parental unit 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just so you know, I am definitely pro-choice. That said, this is a very difficult choice for any one to have to make. On the one hand, the fetus (and that is what it is) may develop normally and live a normal life once born. On the other hand, having a child with a disability can be devastating on many levels. It puts stress on the parental relationship. It can cost a fortune to be able to adequately take care of a child with Down's syndrome. It will have an enormous emotional toll on the parents. It cannot be easy to watch other normally developing children and compare your child to them. Down's syndrome can occur as a spectrum of severity. Perhaps it will be mild and your child will be able to function fully in society. Perhaps it won't and they will need help for the rest of their lives. You will most likely not out live the child. Then you have to be concerned with their care and well being after you are gone.
Life, in general, is a craps shoot. You have to weigh the pros and cons and do your research on Down's syndrome. If you do decide to have the child, the best thing you can do is know what to expect. If you decide not to have the child, know that if you made an educated decision, it was the right one for you, in your situation. No one can make this choice for you, especially not based on a religious or social belief about the status of a fetus. While having a normal child will have a great impact on your life, having a child with Down's syndrome may impact it even more.
2006-11-20 15:11:20 · answer #2 · answered by Schnibbs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, although I don't consider myself to be of age to have a child anyways, I would NEVER EVER have an abortion. THe fact is that people (kids, babies, adults) with Down's Syndrome live their lives to the fullest and are some of the happiest people on earth. Another reason is that a fetus is still a child. If you will kill your own child that is alive right now, or a close relative for no reason or because they have down's syndrome, then obviously there is something wrong with you. From the moment of conception YOU ARE A HUMAN BEING! I am PRO-LIFE!
2006-11-20 13:36:19 · answer #3 · answered by CoUnTrY mUsIc FrEaK-a-ZoId 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No. Also, I would not have amniocentesis to determine whether my unborn child had Down Syndrome (even though I would have been at higher risk as an "elderly pregnancy") because there is some risk to the test, there is no way to treat it in the womb, and I would not abort the baby. Children with Down Syndrome have a disability. But they are children, deserving of their lives. I know several adults with Down Syndrome who enrich the lives of their families, friends and coworkers. There are many supports for families, and early intervention that can help a child reach potential...and if a mother or family truly is convinced they can't raise a child with a disability, there are families who are ready to love and raise that child. Actor Chris Burke, who has it, calls it "Up Syndrome", and I wish I had his career!
2006-11-20 16:35:20 · answer #4 · answered by Coriander 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I wouldn't. I have an aunt with down syndrome and a close friend has a brother with downs syndrome. They are both great people and have made a positive impact in their families. They are loving, caring and most of all happy with their lives. Abortion is never the answer.
peace
2006-11-20 16:54:45 · answer #5 · answered by easinclair 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOOOO!!!! Never! Even though he/she will be a little slow to learn there is no reason to terminate just because there will be something wrong with him/her. Down's Syndrome (I nearly wrote sufferers, but that's not the right word they don't suffer).... people with Down's Syndrome are so beautiful. They are happy and smiling most of the time, and sooooo loving. How could u even think of getting rid of such a beautiful baby? So they are a bit more of a handful than other kids but they are so much more loving. The only thing is that they may not live to be very old. Are you carrying a Down's Syndrome baby? Please don't terminate, you'll regret it so much.
2006-11-20 14:04:53 · answer #6 · answered by kiwi_mum1966 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a mother of a down syndrome child! my son will be turning 3 soon. I had the choice of having an abortion and I chose not to do it!!!...and I thank God every day for my son. It is hard!! I am not going to deny it or sugar coat it. sure I wish he could do all the things that are appropriate for his age, but you know something? I know he will do it eventually...it just takes him a little bit longer. and he has worked so hard for those accomplishments...how can anyone think about denying a DS child a life to live.
I don't know what the future holds for him and that is scarey at times, but he is a sweet child who gives his love so freely and has worked so hard and has such a determination to achieve his goals that it is amazing
. I have seen so many children with all types of disabilities and their parents have it rough, believe me when I tell you Down syndrome is the easiest to cope and deal with.
2006-11-21 01:57:38 · answer #7 · answered by julie's_GSD_kirby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I couldn't have an abortion no matter what the problem was. Even a child with Down Syndrone has a talent in something. No matter what illness anyone in this world has, there is always a special gift we all give to the world. God would not have given the mother this child for no reason at all!
2006-11-20 13:58:03 · answer #8 · answered by no.#1 Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not ever, my first child was born with Downs Syndrome. The following 4 were not. I chose to keep and continue my pregnancy even if the worst happened. After all, each one of them are a part of me. Raising a child with a handicap is definitely a challenge but so is raising any child.
2006-11-21 06:05:15 · answer #9 · answered by what can i do 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES I worked with people with downs syndrome for 3 years even though, I don't believe in abortion, this is a life altering disease for which there is no cure. You are always teaching from childhood to adult. Some one that has a child like this will not advise you or tell you of the pains of watching children around you develop while yours has countless problems learning disabilities. I hate that this is a decision but I myself would not chose to live like that!!!
2006-11-20 13:43:57 · answer #10 · answered by Todd C 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no...i would not get an abortion. my friend had a test done at the hospital and was told that the baby she was carrying had down syndrome and....it was perfect. i have also heard of many other similar cases. the chance is too great to take.
2006-11-20 13:40:01 · answer #11 · answered by shawna 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋