SunnyDay16
Well-Known Member
I know I probably will get some backlash for saying this, as I'm on the autism spectrum myself. With that being said though, I couldn't imagine being the parent of someone who is so severe on the spectrum that they would be dependent on me forever and need 24 hour care/supervision. That would be a life sentence to me.
I feel like a hypocrite, but I don't feel I would have the mental energy or the patience to do that. That's part of why I don't plan on having kids, because what if they turn out worse than me. I don't think I could handle it.
That's why I'm not entirely against institutionalization and group homes if the situation calls for it. The amount of work and sacrifice it takes to care for somebody severely disabled is nothing to joke about, and the family can suffer if they don't have enough resources. I don't like how the media makes it seem that having a disabled person in the family is all rainbows and sunshine, or that it's not a huge responsibility and burden on the family. It can wear down your patience, energy, and emotions.
I feel like a hypocrite, but I don't feel I would have the mental energy or the patience to do that. That's part of why I don't plan on having kids, because what if they turn out worse than me. I don't think I could handle it.
That's why I'm not entirely against institutionalization and group homes if the situation calls for it. The amount of work and sacrifice it takes to care for somebody severely disabled is nothing to joke about, and the family can suffer if they don't have enough resources. I don't like how the media makes it seem that having a disabled person in the family is all rainbows and sunshine, or that it's not a huge responsibility and burden on the family. It can wear down your patience, energy, and emotions.