They’re probably referring to having a child when it is genetically predisposed to abnormalities due to whatever genetics the parents have.
Family history of disability is not a necessary prerequisite of having a disabled child, though.
GrammarPolice@lemmy.world 16 hours ago
angrystego@lemmy.world 10 hours ago
Why do you think so? It is possible, but there are other possibilities as well. Many healthy parents find out they’re expecting a disabled child during an early screening. Or they could be asking just theoretically.
Fades@lemmy.world 21 hours ago
And you tell your child when they’re suffering from a life long birth defect/disability that there was only a chance they could’ve ended up trapped like that.
I’m sure that will help them feel better and the rest of their life coping will be so much easier!
angrystego@lemmy.world 20 hours ago
Did I miss OP saying they have a disability in family?
ThatWeirdGuy1001@lemmy.world 21 hours ago
It’s not necessary but personally if I knew my family had a history of any disabilities I’d never have kids. I know there’s a base level of chance to begin with but being okay with a higher chance, especially if the disability is prevalent enough to be known about, is incredibly selfish.
ChexMax@lemmy.world 14 hours ago
I don’t think it’s possible to know what you’d do in this situation until you’re in it. Perhaps you’re not keen on having kids period so this was an easy decision for you though?