Ellie Simmonds' documentary, Should I Have Children?, delves into the emotional landscape of parenting choices related to disabilities. A poignant moment occurs as Ellie learns the reasons for her adoption, revealing her birth mother's struggles. However, a deeper impact arises when Ellie meets David and Megan, who face the daunting prospect of parenting a child diagnosed with Down's syndrome. Their fears transform into love upon the baby's arrival, prompting reflections on societal perceptions of disability. The documentary raises critical questions about the origins of fear influencing decisions surrounding termination and adoption but does not fully explore these complexities.
While the documentary asks a lot of important questions, I wish it took a little more time to examine where that fear comes from.
All the worry completely evaporates the minute you see her for the first time, David says, in an ordinary expression of fatherly love.
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