[ SECRET POST #2210 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #2210 ⌋

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Comments

[(Anonymous)]

More like the implication that individuals with Downs Syndrome are lesser.

[(Anonymous)]

They're not lesser, but they're a lot more work. Normal children grow up and then you end up dedicating less and less effort into them until they become adults. With Down's kids, you pretty much have to dedicate your entire life to them, and you don't really get much downtime.

[(Anonymous)]

Yes. It's difficult. No one is saying that it isn't. But it's a little screwed up to suggest that it's dumb to have kids in your forties because you might run the risk of OH NO, NOT HAVING THE PERFECT NEUROTYPICAL CHILD. And if that bothers you, don't run the risk, I guess. Nothing the original Down's comment said indicated that the mother of the Down's child was miserable, just the commenter's thoughts on their second cousin's choice.

[(Anonymous)]

Uh, no it's not? Downs Syndrome is at least something people can function with, but "risk of disorder in your child when you get pregnant later in life" is a perfectly valid warning. It's not about having the perfect child, but some disorders lead to a very painful, short life, and the risk of that is important. If you're any kind of parent at all, you should consider it.

[(Anonymous)]

I totally agree with everything you're saying, I am not trying to deny scientific fact. It is something to take into consideration.

But the general tone reflected to me by the original comment (and apparently others) that allowing oneself to have a child with Down's is somehow irresponsible denigrates the personhood of the child and suggests that such a child would be a workload, not a family member.

[(Anonymous)]

Oh, I see. No worries then--I must have misinterpreted your comment. :)