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I can imagine the same sort of decision being made for a male child in the same condition, although I'll bet my brass buttons there'd be even more controversy over it. However, in his case you wouldn't be worrying about some ghastly pregnancy/rape situation. Still, the decision would probably have been the same. A grown man would likely be even more difficult to diaper than a grown woman.
As for the term of endearment, I have heard far ickier and more inappropriate handles than "pillow angel." Lay off these parents. They are the ones who will be caring for her. Unless we accept responsibility to spend time with them, helping out, none of us has the "right" to prevent what will make this care possible and endurable.
