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Sunday, July 11, 2010

"Retarded" Grandparents

I have been troubled by the semantics debate. I agree it is important to be respectful, and equally important that words portray accurately what is meant, & most importantly: we all need to recognize that people who taunt others with labels are, themselves, rather intellectually, emotionally, and socially stunted; and we can't legislate against that!

I found this to be a refreshing break: humor that doesn't demean anyone. Below is a tiny chuckle: just click on the title of this post to enjoy the full laugh!

" After Christmas, a teacher asked her young pupils how they spent their holiday away from school." One child described his visit with his grandparents:
"My Grandma says that Grandpa worked all his life to earn his retardment and says I should work hard so I can be retarded someday too." " They used to live in a big brick house but Grandpa got retarded and they moved to Batemans Bay where everyone lives in nice little houses, and so they don't have to mow the grass anymore!"
I'm reading: "Retarded" GrandparentsTweet this! Posted by Saskia Davis at 7:38 AM
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  1. Cheryl FelakJuly 15, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    I sent this to my Mom. My parents live in one of these communitites (by the way it is terrific - so many outings and events that their social live is about that of a teenager)

    Her comment was "There are alot of truths to that story"

    What I'd like to know is why we can't have communities like these for people with disabilities? We like these for retired folks, communities like this (RHCs for instance) can also benefit those with disabilities.

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  2. Saskia DavisJuly 15, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    "What I'd like to know is why we can't have communities like these for people with disabilities? We like these for retired folks, communities like this (RHCs for instance) can also benefit those with disabilities" Just so. Why not?!

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