that you were pregnant after you had been raped? or if the baby was going to be born "handicapped"
2007-10-24 02:13:09 · 34 answers · asked by Lina 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
consider the fact that a handicapped child mentally or physically can never have a normal life and enjoy simple life pleasures plus the racism he/she would have to face. I dont think that living is the only thing that matters. everybody has the right to have a decent and happy life not just a ..life to live.
2007-10-24 02:38:20 · update #1
I wouldn't get an abortion under any circumstance. I think it would be very hard to know my baby had a handicap, as it would be to learn I was pregnant from being raped..however it is in no way the child's fault. The child would deserve to have a life...if he or she was handicapped, Id take full responsibility for it; however, if I was pregnant from rape, I would seriously consider adoption as I don't know if I could live with seeing the result of such a terrible action. Who knows, though...maybe I would end up keeping him/her afterall.
2007-10-24 02:24:02 · answer #1 · answered by Mommy to 2 Princesses under 2 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If I was raped it would be hard but I would keep it. Now last night there was a question on here about a dad who raped his daughter and there was a possibility that she was pregnant, that would definitely make it hard. I don't think I could do it. Just to have a constant reminder every minute of everyday that you were carrying your father's baby. You would feel so dirty and I can't imagine what else. Plus how that poor child would turn out.
Now if my baby was going to be handicapped...First, people on here are saying that if they knew it would be severe then they wouldn't keep it. Well I personally think that you never truly know how bad it may be until that child is on this earth. Secondly, my uncle was born with downs syndrome. When I was younger I didn't understand why my grandma devoted her life to him. Today I see exactly why. He brings so much joy and is for the most part always happy. My grandma's dying of cancer right now and her best support is having him there by her side. He worries about her and is always checking on her. Some may say that a handicapped person doesn't contribute to society and I agree that some can't but how do you know that they won't until you give them a chance. You're playing God.
2007-10-24 04:25:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not!
Have you ever spent a weekend with metally and physically challenged children and adults? I used to work at a camp 2 weekends a month, and those kids and adults are happy and thankful for what they do have. As well as those children and adults with the mental capacity of a young child, they will forever be thrilled by jumping rope, going swimming, seeing a squirrel on the ground....stuff that most people just blow off. In some ways I am slightly envious.
I think abortion in that case is an absolute cop out on the mother/parents behalf. Basically who is a parent to play God, the only reason they have abortions is because that human life will be an inconvience to them.....that give people something to think about.
2007-10-24 07:00:02 · answer #3 · answered by For my scars shall mold me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i personally dont like abortions at all when a person is raped if they go to the hospital the doctor usually gives them the day after pill it will kill any sperm so you cant get pregnant. If a child is handicapped and the parents dont want it cuz of that that is kinda ignorant but there is adoption alot of people out there would love to care for a child handicapped or not
2007-10-24 02:27:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were raped, I would have a very big problem with that just b/c of the circumstances but I would not abort if it was handicapped. I wouldnt abort either way but maybe put the baby up for adoption if raped. That way it has a chance but also will not have to live that horrible incident
2007-10-24 02:18:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
No to both. Since I believe that an unborn baby is just as much a human being (ie. person) as anyone else, the circumstances don't change anything... if they are a person when I have consensual sex or when they are not handicapped, then they are a person if I'm raped or they are handicapped. I'm not saying that either of those situations would be very easy to handle, but I would just see it as a cross I'd have to bear - joined with a wonderful blessing of new life.
2007-10-24 02:50:48 · answer #6 · answered by Mrs.P 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well if I was rapped I would take the morning after pill. If I still came up pregnant than no I would not have an abortion, I would give the baby up for adoption. It is not the babies fault that it was made.
If I found out the baby had a handicap...no way...its still my baby.
I only only way I would ever have an abortion is if doctors told me it was needed. And even then I don't know.
2007-10-24 02:23:33 · answer #7 · answered by <3<3<3<3 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have asked myself this question when I was pregnant with my now year old daughter. Since I was over 35, I had a battery of tests to determine her health (Down Syndrome) and thank God, she is just fine, but it's very scary. I think it depends on your faith and also if you can live with yourself if you had an abortion for this reason. Remember that many women have been told that their unborn babies will be disabled upon delivery and over 50% according to the March of Dimes are delivered normal and healthy.
If I were raped, I think I would have an abortion because that child, although is a part of you, was a product of a violent act and would be a constant reminder of what you'd been through. I guess you could consider adoption, but carrying this baby for 9 months would be stressful and I don't think I could enjoy being pregnant with my rapist's baby.
2007-10-24 02:21:14 · answer #8 · answered by MetalMama 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I am very very pro life, so simply no. If I was raped, I may have a hard time and give the baby up for adoption, but if my child was handicapped I would love him still and keep him. Honestly, I probably wouldn't give up my baby if i was raped either, but thats just me. I love babies, and its not the child's fault of the circumstances of their conception and birth. ABORTION IS MURDER so i could not, would not, under any circumstances have an abortion. (If my life was in danger, I would tell the doc to do what he could to help me, but that the baby comes first)
2007-10-24 02:34:04 · answer #9 · answered by Ms Always Right 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Great question, im interested 2 know the answers, i wouldnt get an abortion though, simply because its not his/her fault. and it already happened
Well actually regarding your 'added details' my brother and mum r both handicapped, brother is having it worse though, and hes always been a happy person, he dosnt know that hes of disadvantage coz hes never been normal before, he finds happiness how anybody else does, u dont need 2 b smart in order 2 b happy, u kno what i mean?
Hes involved with organizations which teach him every day life things, id say hes having a full happy life
2007-10-24 02:18:58 · answer #10 · answered by Melissa 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋