I am a parent, and I would in a heartbeat. No questions asked. There is no limit to the pain I will endure watching something I love so much struggle forever.rokkolpo said:
Poll: Would you abort a pregnancy if the child would have Down Syndrome?
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After much consideration, I'm leaning towards "yes". That's no life for a child to have, and into their adult lives they would never develop. Fair enough, they wouldn't necessarily know they should be developed, but it's not really giving them a fantastic chance/standard of life.
And, for more selfish reasons, having a Down's Syndrome suffering child would be quite a burden, both on me and the father, and any friends and family who tried to help out when they could.
I'm not saying that people with Down's should be allowed to live or anything but, personally, I don't think it's fair on them if you know what will happen. I appreciate the fact that those people still have emotions and can think on their own level just...well, I've explained already.
On the other hand...aren't all humans entitled to the right to life? I dunno, I think this might be one of those questions you can't honestly answer until it happens to you.
I'm not at all anti-abortion, unless it's the mother's 5th or 6th one because she was too stupid to use protection, but...it's still a touch decision to undertake, and I really feel for those who have to make the choice, in any circumstance.
And, for more selfish reasons, having a Down's Syndrome suffering child would be quite a burden, both on me and the father, and any friends and family who tried to help out when they could.
I'm not saying that people with Down's should be allowed to live or anything but, personally, I don't think it's fair on them if you know what will happen. I appreciate the fact that those people still have emotions and can think on their own level just...well, I've explained already.
On the other hand...aren't all humans entitled to the right to life? I dunno, I think this might be one of those questions you can't honestly answer until it happens to you.
I'm not at all anti-abortion, unless it's the mother's 5th or 6th one because she was too stupid to use protection, but...it's still a touch decision to undertake, and I really feel for those who have to make the choice, in any circumstance.
its the opposite extreme to no i am not entirely for abortion. as in if you were to have a child you would never abort it. to say yes im entirely for it in that context means that you would abort the child every time no matter what.The Amazing Tea Alligator said:
OP: i would say yes because although i have seen and closely interacted with a down syndrome person (close family friend) i would never want to have to subject my children to it. i mean this bloke was in his mid 30's and had the mental age of a 12 year old and couldnt function with some of the basic necessities in life like writing and reading. although i think his arithmatic was pretty good
I felt bad for thinking yes at first, but the more I think about it, the more I'm assured in my decision. It wouldn't be fair to anyone, including the kid, to have to deal with such an awful disease.
In that case, the answer would still be yes. Most cases of Down's syndrome that I've observed have lead me to the conclusion that while there is a rare minority, Down's syndrome is often a near crippling mental condition that leaves the victim devoid of the potential for higher brain function.llafnwod said:
I don't want a child like that and I don't want someone, especially my child, to have to go through that.
As a father of two wonderful children, yes.
I would not want to condemn any child, much less a child of mine, to a life of suffering.
I would not want to condemn any child, much less a child of mine, to a life of suffering.
i believe that ending the pregnancy is much more humane than forcing that child to be born into a life that will never be remotely normal or worth suffering through.
i am, however a little surprised that so many people agree with me on here.
i am, however a little surprised that so many people agree with me on here.
Shit, I'm not sure, I'm leaning toward yes, for two main reasons. Firstly because I really would not want my child to have to live like that, the list of diseases that become much more likely is quite substantial. He/She would also grow up with the mind the more or less equivalent of a child. Secondly the mother and I could not be able to adequately take care of him/her. If I get my desired career I would not be home as much as a normal parent and taking care of a child with Down Syndrome would require the mother to quit any job even after the point the child would have been able to take care of itself.
I must say no.
I think people with Down Syndrome is very well able to live a happy life. It just seems to me that I'm not in the position to decide that the person's life should end even before it has started.
Also, a lot of people have said that it puts the family in stress and it's harder to raise the kid if he has Down Syndrome. And without judging anyone, isn't that a bit selfish?
I think people with Down Syndrome is very well able to live a happy life. It just seems to me that I'm not in the position to decide that the person's life should end even before it has started.
Also, a lot of people have said that it puts the family in stress and it's harder to raise the kid if he has Down Syndrome. And without judging anyone, isn't that a bit selfish?
Same here. The statistics of Down Syndrome abortions actually match the current poll results pretty closely, but I was expecting more negative answers when people were put to the question knowing that they wouldn't have to deal with the consequences.martyrdrebel27 said:
Please, ignore it. If you get into an argument about this, it'll go from an inappropriately toned comment to a thread derailment.kikon9 said: