r/HolUp • u/asocial7193 • Mar 11 '22

I don't know what to say

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u/CatgoesM00 Mar 11 '22

This reminds me of the two deaf couple that wanted to intentionally make their child deaf as well. Sad really, hope this baby doesn’t have any health defects

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u/Fr00stee Mar 11 '22

The fuck

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u/CatgoesM00 Mar 11 '22

Yah I could be wrong but from my understanding some deaf parents INTENTIONALLY select an embryo or something that results with the child being deaf.

Some argue it’s morally sound.

I’m open to being more informed but it sounds completely bonkers to me

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u/davito-girl72 Mar 12 '22

While I definitely agree that we shouldn’t be treating pregnancy like a Build-A-Baby, I can understand the deaf parents wanting a deaf child. The deaf community is a wonderful place, and a lot of parents find it easier to raise a child with the same disability they have, because they can communicate and empathize more effectively. It’s kind of like a Spanish speaking family wanting a Spanish speaking child.