Would you get an abortion if...

You find out your child had a debilitating disease, mentally or physically?

I didn't really think about it until today in Psychology AP when randomly someone brought up the statistic that over 90% of downs syndrome cases diagnosed in pregnancy are teriminated.

This is one of those cases I never really thought about concerning abortion but I totally would support it if I found out my child had it. I wouldn't want my child to suffer needlessly throughout their entire life. It would also be difficult for me as a parent.

What do you think, it's a touchy subject but with maturity I'm sure we can discuss it.

EDIT: Jeez, you think it'd be implied your significant other would get the abortion if you're a guy. So you'd discuss it with her

I'm not sure dudes can get pregnant.

If I were a woman and the disease prevents the baby from ever having free thought or a normal life, yes.

Yes, I wouldn't be able to handle it. I feel awful for saying this but it's true.

To be honest, children with Downs Syndrom often have great lives. They're so happy and carefree. I know this one guy with Down Syndrom and he thinks every day is a great big adventure. In some ways I envy him. Luncbox1

It would al depend on what disease, how it would effect their quality of life and whether or not they would live a full life.

If my girlfriend got pregnant and there was a problem I would want her to get an abortion. What kind of life would that be for the child, or us?I don't want to sound insensitive, but he/she would be a tax burden on society as well. I have a lot of respect for parents who have a child that is challenged. All I'm thinking is what would be best for all of us.

[QUOTE="Toriko42"][QUOTE="Famiking"]Most likely not. Even if it can in some way affect their life. People need to realize that people get over these things.Luncbox1

I really don't know...

I would have her get an abortion even if it wasn't dying or w/e I never want kids. And if she's a ***** she be fallen tripping down some stairs if you catch ma drfit

[QUOTE="Luncbox1"][QUOTE="Toriko42"] I'd never get over the fact that my child had downs syndrome for example, I just couldn't bear it as a parent. I want my child to succeedToriko42

[QUOTE="Luncbox1"][QUOTE="Toriko42"] I'd never get over the fact that my child had downs syndrome for example, I just couldn't bear it as a parent. I want my child to succeedToriko42

Nah I'd give birth to the child, with or without some disease. I just hope it's not the type that makes them painfully aware of their own suffering.

No, a life is still a life. CleanPlayer

I suppose that I would - I'd want my children to have the best chance at a happy, healthy life. Then again, abortion has negative psychological effects on the mother...hm...I don't know.

Before the first 3 months of pregnancy, the nervous system is not developed sufficiently enough to feel pain or experience consciousness, so yes, and besides, abortions are illegal anywhere after that period anyway, so it's a moot point.

How about if we just don't want it? It's never about how much the child will suffer -- it's about how much we are willing to deal with it.Welkabonz

That's just not practical or fair on a/an humanitarian level.

[QUOTE="Welkabonz"]How about if we just don't want it? It's never about how much the child will suffer -- it's about how much we are willing to deal with it.spoofnutz

That's just not practical or fair on a/an humanitarian level.

[QUOTE="spoofnutz"]

[QUOTE="Welkabonz"]How about if we just don't want it? It's never about how much the child will suffer -- it's about how much we are willing to deal with it.Welkabonz

That's just not practical or fair on a/an humanitarian level.

One cannot let ones personal emotional selfishness interfere with what is humanly just.

Honestly I think it would better to abort it rather than making it live it's life with it's handicap.

Honestly I think it would better to abort it rather than making it live it's life with it's handicap.

Raikoh_

Honestly I think it would better to abort it rather than making it live it's life with it's handicap.

Honestly I think it would better to abort it rather than making it live it's life with it's handicap.

technology makes it easier some of these diseases you can know know in the first month boyman143

[QUOTE="boyman143"]technology makes it easier some of these diseases you can know know in the first month Raikoh_

[QUOTE="Welkabonz"][QUOTE="spoofnutz"]

That's just not practical or fair on a/an humanitarian level.

spoofnutz

One cannot let ones personal emotional selfishness interfere with what is humanly just.

Guys...stop mentioning "the kid" or "child." This hypothetical "kid" we speak of is physiologically and biologically analogous (not necessarily homologous) with any "simple" eukaryotic multicellular organism. What it will be in 5 months, 9 months, or 12 years is irrelevant. "This kid" we speak of has about as much value (in terms of ethical or moral considerations) as an Amoeba.

I would have her get an abortion even if it wasn't dying or w/e I never want kids. And if she's a ***** she be fallen tripping down some stairs if you catch ma drfit

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