ARRRRRGH! Stop judging me for having a family! - Page 2

Dk1234 · Mar 24th, 2012, 20:16 PM

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Originally Posted by gamblesrh

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Originally Posted by overcomer79

I am so sorry to be posting this here but my blood is BOILING!! I know some of DH's coworkers and they keep saying things to him like "I don't know how you guys are going to make it work"..."I don't know that you guys should be having more kids".....

They are saying this because I'm legally blind. We have a two and a half year old son and I have done perfectly well with him. I am able to get him to dr if he needs to go thanks to public transportation. I am just so sick of people's opinions!!!

I promise you that I'm a better parent then some people with perfect vision!!!!

RANT OVER!!

congrats on being able to be a mother while blind in the first place and tell them to shove it

Legally blind is just low vision she is completely blind. It's like 20/200 vision.

naads03 · Mar 24th, 2012, 22:35 PM

i dont see what being legally blind has to do with child rearing.. Since when does that affect your brain to the point where you cannot make proper decisions regarding your child(ren). In cases like this all i can say is "argh some people are ridiculous" and shake my head in disdain.

ms.hope · Mar 24th, 2012, 22:48 PM

ignore those rude peoople--I hate it when people cant mind their own business continue being a wonderful mom to as many beautiful children as you want!

vintagecat · Mar 24th, 2012, 23:11 PM

What awful things to say. I would never assume your vision would be detrimental to a child. People with disabilities, depression, eating disorders, etc all have children and they grow up perfectly happy. It isn't any of their business at all to be dictating whether you're fit to be a parent.

albs · Mar 25th, 2012, 01:51 AM

that's ridiculous and so judgemental of people to say that. yes i'm sure there are things that are harder for you than for others, but just because things are hard doesn't mean you shouldn't do them! and in many cases do them better i'm sure! how can people think they can judge your parenting skills? all the best with your new bundle of joy!

AngelofTroy · Mar 25th, 2012, 02:09 AM

What an uneducated bunch of people. You're perfectly justified in your anger, it's none of their a business and just shows their ignorance and prejudice.

Oh and if the driving is such an issue, I wonder what they'd think of our family.. we choose not to have a car! OH can drive but we find we don't need to. We rely on our own 2 feet, cycle networks, and public transport. It works out just fine and in an emergency there are always taxis.

CutenessANR · Mar 25th, 2012, 02:16 AM

Most parents who can see still can't see what's best for their child...I'm sure you are fabulous

honeybee2 · Mar 25th, 2012, 03:32 AM

How does vision affect parenting? Surely all babies need are love, affection, good education and a good example? Sure babies need physical attention but being blind in most cases (especially mine because I'm dyspraxic and clumbsy as hell) your senses are stronger and you learn to adapt better in these situations?

Obviously they've not been well educated. Maybe your husband should tell them sternly!

scotmum35 · Mar 25th, 2012, 03:59 AM

maybe the read the daily mail.lately a lot of disabled people have been abused and beat up because of our current government making out disabled people are a drain on resources.im so sick of the disabled bashing lately because people are ignorant.
your hubbys co-workers should all go fk themselfs and be greatful they are fully able bodied and keep their opinions to themselfs.

deafgal · Mar 25th, 2012, 04:02 AM

What makes it harder is the judgmental of other people who based their opinion out of ignorant, not the disabilies itself.

Mar 24th, 2012, 22:35 PM	#12
naads03 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 146	i dont see what being legally blind has to do with child rearing.. Since when does that affect your brain to the point where you cannot make proper decisions regarding your child(ren). In cases like this all i can say is "argh some people are ridiculous" and shake my head in disdain.

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Mar 24th, 2012, 22:48 PM	#13
ms.hope Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: toronto, Canada Posts: 1,164	ignore those rude peoople--I hate it when people cant mind their own business continue being a wonderful mom to as many beautiful children as you want!

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Mar 24th, 2012, 23:11 PM	#14
vintagecat Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Japan (from U.S.) Posts: 2,028	What awful things to say. I would never assume your vision would be detrimental to a child. People with disabilities, depression, eating disorders, etc all have children and they grow up perfectly happy. It isn't any of their business at all to be dictating whether you're fit to be a parent.

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Mar 25th, 2012, 01:51 AM	#15
albs Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Country Western Australia (middle of nowhere!) Posts: 1,459	that's ridiculous and so judgemental of people to say that. yes i'm sure there are things that are harder for you than for others, but just because things are hard doesn't mean you shouldn't do them! and in many cases do them better i'm sure! how can people think they can judge your parenting skills? all the best with your new bundle of joy!

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Mar 25th, 2012, 02:09 AM	#16
AngelofTroy Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 3,011	What an uneducated bunch of people. You're perfectly justified in your anger, it's none of their a business and just shows their ignorance and prejudice. Oh and if the driving is such an issue, I wonder what they'd think of our family.. we choose not to have a car! OH can drive but we find we don't need to. We rely on our own 2 feet, cycle networks, and public transport. It works out just fine and in an emergency there are always taxis.

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Mar 25th, 2012, 02:16 AM	#17
CutenessANR Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 267	Most parents who can see still can't see what's best for their child...I'm sure you are fabulous

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Mar 25th, 2012, 03:32 AM	#18
honeybee2 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK Posts: 12,090	How does vision affect parenting? Surely all babies need are love, affection, good education and a good example? Sure babies need physical attention but being blind in most cases (especially mine because I'm dyspraxic and clumbsy as hell) your senses are stronger and you learn to adapt better in these situations? Obviously they've not been well educated. Maybe your husband should tell them sternly!

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Mar 25th, 2012, 03:59 AM	#19
scotmum35 Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,013	maybe the read the daily mail.lately a lot of disabled people have been abused and beat up because of our current government making out disabled people are a drain on resources.im so sick of the disabled bashing lately because people are ignorant. your hubbys co-workers should all go fk themselfs and be greatful they are fully able bodied and keep their opinions to themselfs.

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Mar 25th, 2012, 04:02 AM	#20
deafgal Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: U.S. Posts: 1,984	What makes it harder is the judgmental of other people who based their opinion out of ignorant, not the disabilies itself.

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