Oct 9, 2015 Would you keep the child? Or find a facility or care home? I can't say for sure, obviously never have had a kid, but finding suitable care for the child would be a strong consideration. It sounds incredibly selfish, and wrong, but I've read a few first-hand/tell all experiences from parents of children with special needs and the majority of them hate their lives and how things have played out. I imagine it would be very tough having to make the commitment to raise a special needs kid – potentially for your entire lifetime. It wouldn't be an easy decision, but it's a topic of discussion that doesn't get much attention.
Oct 9, 2015 idk its a huge burden. Obviously theres a 'politically correct' answer. But i really don't know how i would react in that situation. If i was aware of the condition before the birth, then i'd probably consider abortion.
Oct 9, 2015 It's your flesh and blood regardless and that child needs to have support from its parents
Oct 9, 2015 Anyone who would give up their child just because it is a special needs child needs to rethink becoming a parent.
Oct 9, 2015 I've never had a child, Im 20 at the moment, but if i had a child who was mentally handicapped, i believe i would do everything in my power to give the child the most comfortable life possible. Id definitely go & do several courses to help me get a better understanding of my child & how i could better their life.
Oct 10, 2015 You really don't think as "reasonable" as you do when you don't have kids. It's easier when you're an outsider to parenthood, because you can pick and choose. I have two kids who are healthy, but if one of them were disabled, or became disabled? I would do everything in my power to provide full care for them. It has nothing to do with being a good person, either. It's just a physical, natural need to do it. Nothing about parenthood is "easy." It's 100% unselfish, every day, for the rest of your life. The only way someone abandons their kid, regardless of disability or full health, is if they're a total piece of s---, scumbag. It's just natural to adapt to the needs of your child. It's a physical need within you.
Oct 10, 2015 Keep him/her and give my kid my all to make sure he/she has the best life possible, given their condition.
