would you allow a mongoloid child to be born or not? why?

Question

just a servey guys.... thanks!

Answer 1

Yes. They are the sweetest, most honest, and loving humans I have ever met. Yes, they have problems, but there are great gifts in those problems.

Answer 2

I think it cruel to subject a child to the world unless they can be taught to care for themselves. A child with this condition may or may not be able to learn and even if the child lives with the parents their whole life-what is to become of the child when the caretaker is absent?

Don't get me wrong, a child can and does learn to cope with their environment but I have seen far to often the abuse of such people AND the astounding lack of care they receive.

Budget cuts and the "my tax dollars" hysteria have put these people at an EXTREME disadvantage despite the need and necessity for care.

Society and it's elected leaders are too prone to fluctuations in caring for it's neediest citizens, some times they are cared for properly but most times they are NOT. Quality of life is important, as is dignity.

I agree with the other responder who mentions that very few people are equipped to handle the stresses of a normal child, let alone ones with such obvious need.

Pregnancy should be avoided, not necessarily terminated, but avoided in high risk categories. We have the knowledge to prevent un-wanted or high risk pregnancies, what we don't have is the public education and awareness.

Peace.

Answer 3

For the child it a question of 'quality of life'. Since most of us would have to be in absolute dire straits and/or in terrible pain before we 'let go' then its a sure thing that the child would want life.

For the parents its a question of 'can you cope' with the child? Its not all sweetness and light. They do grow up and they are likely to be with you a long time....sounds selfish? Maybe it is but I would hesitate to be critical.

Most of us are poorly prepared for a 'normal' child. The impact is huge.

The third......Are you absolutly sure the child will have that condition?

Answer 4

Yes. There is no reason that a child with Downes syndrome would not have a happy and fulfilling life. Why should they be denied the opportunity?

Answer 5

Of course. This isn't the dark ages, and we can care for these children now. All children are precious. By saying 'allow' the implication is; ? kill before birth? So many people are; anti-abortion, anti-euthanasia, anti-this, anti-that, we have to stop this some where. We can't 'cull' society of those we perceive as 'imperfect'.
Yes, to your question, but then I'm not God, and it isn't up to me.

Answer 6

Of course! Every child, no matter how they look like or what their race is, have a right to live. They are a human being, they were given a life, and they should live it.

Answer 7

No. They're a drain on their families and society. I pray that if I were ever mentally disabled in an accident, one of my family members would be kind enough to put a bullet in my brain.