Perhaps something we as Humanity need to look into?

[zerorevenge]

The ABC Nightly News reports that Autism is skyrocketing in American youth.

Perhaps we should be looking into this, as to not completely handicap the American people in 2 generations?

Yeah. That sounds important. About 1/100? That's over a 50% gain since the 1990's...

I know I wouldn't keep a child who was Autistic.

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[misteline]

I know I wouldn't keep a child who was Autistic.

Why do you say that? :\

[zerorevenge]

Because I've seen first hand the trauma and heartache that it takes to care for a mentally handicapped child. My Uncle [whom my Mother supports] is heavily retarded, and my close friend Lenny has a brother who is heavily Autistic and has many many complications from it, it's a miracle that the child's lived to be 18. He creates such strain on Lenny and his family, that it breaks my heart.

Also, I don't think that I nor my child would want to live like such. Like I said, I wouldn't.

Same reason I would keep a child born with AIDS [although that in itself would be leading to some weird questions] blindness, etc. I cannot imagine how horrible that would be living like that.

Regardless, I know "Oh, but they wouldn't know it as that bad." but that isn't my point. Call me a Darwinist, but I [esp. that I am the sole bearer of my bloodline] would not and could not allow my child to be Autistic/Retarded/Severely Handicapped.

[zerorevenge]

I would keep

*wouldn't

[jukebox_hero]

Sorry, but I think the vast majority of these "autism" cases are just bad parenting. Yes, autism is a real disease and it can cause tremendous suffering for the people who truly have it, but I think that most of the cases out there are parents who don't feel like disciplining their kids and want an excuse for their shitty behavior.

And although a moot point because I don't want kids period, I wouldn't keep a child with a severe disability, either. I know what it's like to have to deal with chronic illnesses, and I wouldn't wish it on anyone, let alone someone I'm supposed to love more than anything in the world.

[zerorevenge]

Sorry, but I think the vast majority of these "autism" cases are just bad parenting. Yes, autism is a real disease and it can cause tremendous suffering for the people who truly have it, but I think that most of the cases out there are parents who don't feel like disciplining their kids and want an excuse for their shitty behavior.

I only hope that is the case. I was starting to believe it's Mother Nature's way of laughing at/punishing Humanity.