Or perhaps they think we are not able to care for our children. Maybe they fear that we will produce disabled offspring, adding to society's burden. I received numerous comments during my first pregnancy and the baby's infancy that showed erroneous assumptions-that my disability would be genetically transmitted to the children or that I could not parent responsibly. Opinions changed as people watched Blasdel successfully and independently raise three children. My friends varied from the completely accepting and supportive to the somewhat incredulous.
Public opinion can sway the other way as well.
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