For the love of Ashley
Review/Straits times/310107

The article was debating over the ethical issue to whether young girl, Ashley, who was mentally disabled, should be treated with hormones so that she could remain physically like a child. Both her parents explained that such a decision was made not for their convenience, but rather, to improve the quality of her life. However, some opposed to such an idea. They insisted that her parents were stripping away her dignity as a being by stunting her growth. In my opinion, the most important thing is for Ashley and her family to make a choice of what they are capable of enjoying. Therefore, if they could achieve this by stunting Ashley’s growth, it should be encouraged. If such a treatment could relieve Ashley from the physical pain during growth, and if her family should care and love her, the problem of self dignity will not stand in the way. I believe if Ashley was in the right frame of mind today, she would definitely not blame her parents for making such a decision.