- Top Features:
- War Room
- Glenn Greenwald
- Broadsheet
- Joan Walsh
- Camille Paglia
- Since You Asked
- Follow Salon:
Read other letters about this article
In response to the last post.. "In their shoes," how do you know what she would say? That is essentially the question. As parents, we have to do what is best for the child, not imagine what her response would be if she were mentally capable of answering for herself!
Also, I hate to break it to you, but her parents will eventually die. Who will take care of her then? If she is always to have the mental capacity of a 3-month old, she will ultimately end up in the care of another (since the article also states she is expected to have a normal life expectancy.) What is wrong with finding a suitable care facility for your child if you are unable to care for them. Being willing to ask for help when you need it is also a sign of a good parent, whether or not your child is disabled. We all have limitations! Why is that such a bad thing?
