Originally posted by -jose-
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Would you be able to raise a child with Down's Syndrome?.
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I know a woman who raised a Down Syndrome kid. As one of her realist friends put it, "All he does is slobber." I can deal with him in small doses...it's just a lot of effort.
Her husband left, and you guess why. BUT...there are people like her, who have an amazing, upbeat sense of devotion, are glad to have any kind of child to raise, and fortunately, the financial resources to deal with his care and special needs.
No, not something I could do. People urged her to just institutionalize the kid and move on with her life, but she didn't. She loves him with all her heart, even with all his limitations (he doesn't even speak except for grunts).
Bill Maher got a lot of criticism for saying a Down Syndrome kid is really at the same level as somebody's pet. But it's true. Some people have a dog (or even cat) that can do more, and appreciate more, and give more back, and be less of a burden. Still...God bless those who accept and cherish their child.
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Originally posted by DoktorSleepless View PostIf it's something you can detect in the womb, I'd abort it.
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depends on the severity of the disability. I've hired DS workers before with no problem. they do the task well enough. they can live full productive lives
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I would like to think I could, but obviously you never know until your in that situation. However, I'm positive I wouldn't abort the kid if he showed signs of Down syndrome before birth.
My best friends cousin growin up had Down syndrome and honestly he was self dependent enough to where his parents could manage taking care of him. I'd imagine the early years were far more difficult for them but it was really a joy to be around and interact with him.
My girl told me the other day she would prefer a kid with Down syndrome. I was pretty shocked but she explained to me how she believes they are the closest thing to a pure soul and it would be an honor for her to be a mom to a child like that.
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Originally posted by Dinamita 03 View PostI would like to think I could, but obviously you never know until your in that situation. However, I'm positive I wouldn't abort the kid if he showed signs of Down syndrome before birth.
My best friends cousin growin up had Down syndrome and honestly he was self dependent enough to where his parents could manage taking care of him. I'd imagine the early years were far more difficult for them but it was really a joy to be around and interact with him.
My girl told me the other day she would prefer a kid with Down syndrome. I was pretty shocked but she explained to me how she believes they are the closest thing to a pure soul and it would be an honor for her to be a mom to a child like that.
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