Was it really necessary to use the word retarded? I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt here but certainly you know that the word retarded used as slang is extremely hurtful to people living with special needs. Before I had a child with a disability, I pretty much was like you. I don't know if I used the word but I certainly didn't flinch when I heard it. What's the big deal, right? It is a huge deal to people who have cognitive challenges. They get what you are saying and they understand that you are mocking them, even if it's unintentional. Anyway, thank you for hearing me out.
Was it really necessary to use the word retarded? I'm giving you the
ReplyDeletebenefit of the doubt here but certainly you know that the word
retarded used as slang is extremely hurtful to people living with
special needs. Before I had a child with a disability, I pretty much was like you. I don't know if I used the word but I certainly didn't flinch when I heard it. What's the big deal, right? It is a huge deal to people who have cognitive challenges. They get what you are saying and they understand that you are mocking them, even if it's unintentional.
Anyway, thank you for hearing me out.