I am now on page 155. I think you are right, Shonna. Its funny I had a similar thought, about how it must be frustrating for them to communicate with us. I just read about how Rachel decides to some digging on what metal retardation really is. And how mentally retarded Beth is and how to "deal" with her.
My views have changed slightly....well they have me thinking. I had a discussion with a friend about this book we are reading. And I was at the part about how they decided it was best to have Beth sterilized so she couldnt get pregnant. My friend thought it was terrible that anyone would sterilze thier kids so they in turn couldnt have kids. My thoughts were different. I feel bad for the "mentally challenged". And I have this thought that people will take advantage of them and can do "bad" things to them. And so I thought it would be a good idea to have them sterilized so that it doesnt worsen the situation by being pregnant or getting a disease.But then after having this discussion, you cant classify all "mentally challenged" into one group. It all depends on their level of mental capabilities.
Where is every one else with the book? Has anyone else finished besides Shonna?
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