disability

United States
April 23, 2008 3:33pm CST
do u ta hink someone with a disability can be a good parent?
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10 responses
@jesbellaine (4139)
• Philippines
23 Apr 08
Yes, ofcourse. As long as that person wants to be a good parent then he will be a good one.
• Philippines
24 Apr 08
NO problem. You are welcome!
• United States
24 Apr 08
thanks your input is appreciated
23 Apr 08
How disabled are you talking about.Deaf,blind or a physical disability why would these or any other disability stop them from being a good parent.I cannot see anything apart from a severe mental condition stop anyone from being a good parent,it might be they need some day to day help but it would not stop then from be a good parent.
• United States
23 Apr 08
me for instance iam in a wheelchair and on a vent but i have no mental disability i am just physically disabled but i let nothing hold me back thanks for your response
23 Apr 08
My eldest daughter is also in a wheel chair and it doesnt stop her doing any hting either. good luck hope it all goes well
@Ravenladyj (22902)
• United States
24 Apr 08
It would depend not only on the disability itself but also the severity of it..I know several ppl who are mentally and/or physically disabled and some of them are or would make terrific parents but some of them are so bad it just wouldnt be possible..
• United States
25 Apr 08
yes to a point but with the help they have out there now days it gives more disabled people opportunities but yes it depends on severity of the disabilty of the person
@nicholejade (2430)
• Canada
23 Apr 08
It all depends on the severity and what kind of disability they have. If we are talking about a mental disability that they don't have the capacity to take care of themselves then no they are not going to make a good parent. If we are talking about a physical disability like being in a wheel chair. Then yes they can be a good parent. Anyone can do it if they have the will and determination to overcome these obstacles.
• United States
24 Apr 08
yes i agree all the way & yeah it does depend the severity of the mental disability but me im in a chair and on a vent but still care for my kids thanks for your input
@jstaubin (423)
• United States
23 Apr 08
I think that a person with a disability can be a very good parent. Nay a great parent. Yeah it may be hard for them to do certain things with and for their children but at the same time most of people with a disability are used to having to ork harder then the rest of us and I feel that they will find a way to deal with each chalenge.
• United States
23 Apr 08
you are so right your response was greatly appreciated thanks again
@natgil (33)
• United States
23 Apr 08
I think that it depends on the severity of disability. Whether or not it's mental or physical. People with physical disabilities can still be very good parents, they might just need special accomodations or other sources of outside help. It takes a special spirit and a loving heart to be a good parent. Even mentally challenged persons are capable of being parents. There are always resources available out there for the disabled or challenged persons, they just have to know where to look for them. Whatever the disability, it isn't impossible to be a parent.
• United States
23 Apr 08
i have a physical disability and i have been raising my 3 girls for a while know thanks for your support
@ssh123 (31073)
• India
6 May 08
Yes. The people with disability (except mental) can be of great help particularly in raising the children. Majority of Children I assume do listen to such parents and try and inculcate the values of life as enunciated by their parents. It is more than sufficient (at least in these days) if the children are obedient to their parents, because rest of the things are taken care automatically.
@biggerb (2024)
• India
10 Jul 08
I dont know what kind of a disability you are referring to.I had a roommate in college and i remember her dad was deaf and dumb.He worked and he was an adorable father.They were 5 children.She said she never found her father any different from the others because of his disability.She always had lots of nice things to say about how good a father and husband he was.
@kezabelle (2974)
23 Apr 08
It depends how severe the disability is, my partners sister has only the mental age of about 7/8 years old so obviously no she wouldnt be a good parent she can not even look after herself. If its just a physical disability then yes they can still be great parents they just might need a little more help than others but that wont make them bad parents.
• United States
23 Apr 08
well yeah if you dont have a severe mental disability yeah it is possible i see your point on your partners sister she would not be able to cause of her mental disability but thanks for the response
@ozzeth (940)
• Philippines
6 May 08
Yeah ofcourse dear...There's a lot out there that disable but successful in their career even in their family. They been a good parents. Disability is not a block in doing something good and or by dreaming for a good life.