saw this on the news yesterday
They featured some woman who kept on having children despite knowing they'd be severly disabled physically and mentally. She had 6 kids that didn't last 4 weeks and an 18 year old who lives in constant pain.

I found myself shouting at the TV: STOP BREEDING YOU SELFISH BINT!
( djtrialprice, Thu 15 Apr 2010, 10:55, 3 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

She's mentioned on the third page of the article.
I heard it this morning and that was my first reaction, but according to this she wasn't diagnosed with the condition until the fifth baby died.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Thu 15 Apr 2010, 10:58, Reply)

They don't mention whether the surviving kid was before or after the diagnosis, though.
Tricky one that - have a broken kid or none at all...
(wellgroomedwookiee is a filthy-minded hobgoblin, Thu 15 Apr 2010, 11:03, Reply)

I think after two or three
I'd say that enough was enough. That sort of heartbreak should never have to be endured.
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Thu 15 Apr 2010, 11:08, Reply)

I think adoption should be first on the list of people who can't conceive
rather than expensive IVF treatment and whatnot.

Obviously, I might feel different were I actually faced with the situation myself, but at the moment I think that if I couldn't conceive then adoption would be my next choice.
( Kitty v1.0 desperately naive, Thu 15 Apr 2010, 11:31, Reply)

My wife and I conceived very easily
but we are still considering adoption. So many kids end up in foster homes moving about and not having a stable life. If we thought we would actually meet the rather strict criteria we would do it.
( Peej, Thu 15 Apr 2010, 11:47, Reply)

That would be lovely
but you're right, they do seem so strict, that's why everyone is adopting Guatamalan babies and the like.
( Kitty v1.0 desperately naive, Thu 15 Apr 2010, 12:27, Reply)

You shout that at people giving birth in the Merseyside region

( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Thu 15 Apr 2010, 10:59, Reply)

It's a serious problem!
The government should do something. Aren't there anymore industries they could shut down?
( djtrialprice, Thu 15 Apr 2010, 11:10, Reply)

It seems to me there are lots of
children already born who need families. Wouldn't dealing with this problem be more productive than concentrating on making more brats?
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Thu 15 Apr 2010, 11:02, Reply)

this sounds like one of those
why are you doing X when we still don't have a cure for cancer / HIV?

Some people just don't want a kid that's not biologically theirs so will always drive research to allow them to do so.
( djtrialprice, Thu 15 Apr 2010, 11:08, Reply)

i suppose
it must be because I have no maternal instinct. Kids are all pretty much the same, aren't they?

also, I am impressed by the science of it all, I'm not saying they shouldn't, I just question why people are so obsessed with having kids
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Thu 15 Apr 2010, 11:09, Reply)

No, they aren't pretty much all the same.
look at Harvey Price. GO ON, LOOK AT HIM.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Thu 15 Apr 2010, 11:11, Reply)

"om nom nom nom"
Ms Price, your thing appears to be trying to eat my shoes
( djtrialprice, Thu 15 Apr 2010, 11:13, Reply)

that's so harsh!

( Kitty v1.0 desperately naive, Thu 15 Apr 2010, 11:32, Reply)

Totally
I'm never getting those slavers out of my DGs!
( djtrialprice, Thu 15 Apr 2010, 11:35, Reply)

Good lord those slavers are everywhere. Lock up your women!

(porkylips looks better as the sun goes down., Thu 15 Apr 2010, 11:39, Reply)

'cos women
are proper mentals trufax
( djtrialprice, Thu 15 Apr 2010, 11:11, Reply)

Innit.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Thu 15 Apr 2010, 11:12, Reply)

It's a natural urge to reproduce
and hence ensure the survival of the species.

I must admit it seems to have missed me out though. I have never liked the idea, despite the testimony of all my mates who say, "Oh I felt like that too, but now that I'm a dad it's great" etc etc. I'm yet to be convinced.
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Thu 15 Apr 2010, 11:11, Reply)

Similar to people who buy an iPhone
"To start with the shafting I received from Apple really chafed, but now I'm locked into a lengthy contractual agreement I've convinced myself I love it."

You can really feel the warmth I have for children.
( djtrialprice, Thu 15 Apr 2010, 11:15, Reply)

Please don't go babysitting tonight

( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Thu 15 Apr 2010, 11:17, Reply)

Or if you do
best leave your pointy stick at home.
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Thu 15 Apr 2010, 11:18, Reply)

Where I go
the stick goes
( djtrialprice, Thu 15 Apr 2010, 11:22, Reply)

I've already agreed to.
Technically, the ex is looking after the kid. I'm just there to look after her if she stops breathing.
( djtrialprice, Thu 15 Apr 2010, 11:21, Reply)

Oh aye?
I'm just there to look after her if she stops breathing feel her up on the couch.

That is what babysitting is all about.
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Thu 15 Apr 2010, 11:23, Reply)

Giggity
+ if she stops breathing
( djtrialprice, Thu 15 Apr 2010, 11:32, Reply)

*rolling pin*

( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Thu 15 Apr 2010, 11:41, Reply)

haha iKid
Kid shitting everywhere? There's an app for that.
Kid filled with unrelenting hatred? There's an app for that.
( Kitty v1.0 desperately naive, Thu 15 Apr 2010, 11:34, Reply)

Not with me it isn't.
Never had the desire to procreate.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Thu 15 Apr 2010, 11:25, Reply)