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No. Down Syndrome leads to an objectively worse outcome for the affected individuals. And their parents, I might add. We should not let compassion for these pe
by hankman86 1y ago
No. Down Syndrome leads to an objectively worse outcome for the affected individuals. And their parents, I might add.
We should not let compassion for these people obstruct some basic facts. My only consideration would be the potential risks and side effects that are to be expected for any medical intervention. But if we were expecting a child that was diagnosed with Down Syndrome, I would not hesitate for a second to give this child the chance for a normal life. And us parents the chance for normal parenthood.
- smeej 1y agoWhat is the objective standard? Subjectively, surveys consistently report that those who have DS and their families consider it a better outcome, so I'd like to know more about the details of an objective standard that ignores or overrides the reporting of those closest to the experience.
- vtbassmatt 1y ago> Down Syndrome leads to an objectively worse outcome for the affected individuals. And their parents, I might add. Please cite your sources and show your work. My child with Down syndrome is a giant pain in my ass, I worry about him constantly, and there are days where I wonder “why me?” The same is 100% true about my typically-developing daughter.
- freilanzer 1y agoIt sounds like your situation is anecdotal proof.
- jedimastert 1y ago> And their parents, I might add. Down syndrome has nothing to do with parent outcomes. Society refusing to actually provide support is the issue here.