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.