"I think most people, when they hear of this, would say this is just plain wrong," Brosco said. "But it is a complicated story, and when you get into this issue, you can understand the difficulties"That was my initial reaction. But on further contemplation and reading I've changed my mind. These parents have a severly disabled child that they must provide care for and they've found a way to do that and keep her at home. I think that this was done out of love and with Ashley's best interests at heart.
I agree pdkdan. My mother had a cousin in a similar condition born back in the 30's. Her body grew and it was difficult, especially back then, for her parents to care for her. They were fortunate enough to afford in home help, yet my great aunt and uncle were her main caregivers. She lived to be 40. One thing I can say with certainty is she was a very loved child. Their lives revolved around her and her mother, a woman of small stature, loved nothing more than cuddling her.
I learned alot about motherhood from watching my aunt take care of her child. A smaller body, no cramps etc may have improved her quality of life (which wasn't bad since she had plenty of grasshopper pie, which she loved!). I can't disagree with the decision Ashley's parents made.
These parents have a severly disabled child that they must provide care for and they've found a way to do that and keep her at home. I think that this was done out of love and with Ashley's best interests at heart. What's the next step in this saga? I can imagine with horror what they may do to facilitate moving Ashley around when they reach their golden years. "Dear, what's say we just clip those pesky arms and legs? They just keep getting in our way and she's getting so heavy."