HOW IT WORKS:

1. Read the letter below asking for advice about family.
2. Click on a house to give your advice.
3. View the voting results in this box. Repeat.

Dear Anyone,

I am a 28 year-old woman, and I have been married for four years. My husband and I are planning to have a family very soon, but we have one big challenge: I have a hereditary eye condition and I may lose my sight in the next few years. My vision is already impaired, and I’m worried things might deteriorate quickly. I really want to have a family, but I’m not sure if it’s fair to the children if I know I’m likely going to lose my sight. I might not be able to work or care for the kids. Fortunately, my parents are fairly young (in their early 50s), and they’ve expressed a willingness to help raise the kids should anything happen, but I’m not sure if they’ll feel the same way once reality hits. I also don’t want to leave my husband with a huge burden, taking care of me and any future kids, and working, too. Does anyone think it’s wrong for me to have children?

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WHAT'S YOUR ADVICE?

	A:	Have children. A blind mother will still have plenty of care and love to give. Besides, your parents have offered to help. Take them up on it.
	B:	Get expert advice first. Contact any local associations for the blind, and try to get in touch with some blind mothers for their opinions.
	C:	Don’t have children. It would be selfish to have children when you know that you can’t take care of them properly.
	D:	What does your husband say? If he’s prepared to face all the extra burdens, then go for it. If he has reservations, forget it.

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