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**fabrizioitwloch** · 04-01-2007, 09:07 PM

I must agree with Doniston here. For all the reasons the parents gave, I believe they made a smart, though admittedly, controversial decision. All too often, these children mature physically and parents find they can no long care for them. Then must then be placed in a long-term care facility where they are often subjected to rape and molestation. With the hormone therapy, Ashley will remain small enough for her parents to manage which will help eliminate the need for a professional facility.
However, I'm wouldn't want this treatment for every mentally retarded case because clearly, some can become functional adults.

While you have some valid points, I can just see the worst of this situation. I also can't help but predict that your last sentence becoming the norm.

I knew a boy who was mentally challenged and couldn't walk....His parents took care of him and worked with him non the less....He is my age and he can walk, can talk, manages money to a degree and etc......It took time but he managed to learn and develop.

I'm not saying that this girl can do the same, but how will one ever know unless you try.

04-01-2007, 09:07 PM	#7
fabrizioitwloch Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 540 Senior Member	I must agree with Doniston here. For all the reasons the parents gave, I believe they made a smart, though admittedly, controversial decision. All too often, these children mature physically and parents find they can no long care for them. Then must then be placed in a long-term care facility where they are often subjected to rape and molestation. With the hormone therapy, Ashley will remain small enough for her parents to manage which will help eliminate the need for a professional facility. However, I'm wouldn't want this treatment for every mentally retarded case because clearly, some can become functional adults. While you have some valid points, I can just see the worst of this situation. I also can't help but predict that your last sentence becoming the norm. I knew a boy who was mentally challenged and couldn't walk....His parents took care of him and worked with him non the less....He is my age and he can walk, can talk, manages money to a degree and etc......It took time but he managed to learn and develop. I'm not saying that this girl can do the same, but how will one ever know unless you try.
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