ABSTRACT
Consider a couple in their late thirties who are told that the baby the mother is carrying has been found to have Down's syndrome. Many parents in this situation decide to carry the pregnancy to term, and it is a painful fact that very often the world will assume that the parents feel guilt or remorse or resentment or hostility towards their disabled child. Whether the parents confirm this or deny it. Feeling guilt towards a child is probably one of the most soul-destroying emotions, and it can only vitiate the parents' approach to that child. If they manage to reach some kind of "exculpation" or a more balanced view of their responsibilities, there is bound to be a positive change in their approach to that child. Believe that the question highlights one of the most difficult issues in parenting. People must assume that all parents want to care for their children and spend time together with them.
