Comments on: When Adults Use The R-Word

By: KDL

KDL — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:09:46 +0000

I have noticed that on twitter and other places people now misuse the term “special needs” to make fun of themselves and others. It’s not just the word, it’s the intent behind the word that makes it hurtful. However, I must say that I may have been just as guilty of carelessly misusing a label. I don’t recall the exact circumstance but I remember using the word “crazy” in a comment on someone else’s blog, hitting post and then thinking to myself that some people may be as offended by that as I am of misusing terms that refer to developmental disability, etc. Expressing our thoughts in an apparently transient and yet quite permanent medium of cyberspace should give us pause…

By: Michelle W.

Michelle W. — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:33:00 +0000

It’s not just you Tammy. I gasp whenever I hear that word used in a derogatory manner. I’m sure she didn’t mean it or realize it, but therein lies the problem doesn’t it??

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By: Cindy

Cindy — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:47:58 +0000

I followed this post from a post at Blessed Chaos and even though I felt like I knew what was coming, I felt sick when I actually read the words. I could rant and rave but you summed up my feelings nicely…….much more nicely than I probably would have.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:12:04 +0000

Great post! I have a sister with Down Syndrome and so this word really does bother me. I do think that most people just don’t think about what they’re saying, but maybe with more articles like this – they’ll realize it! I cringe and am offended every time I hear an adult use it, but haven’t spoken up. I should! Thanks for a great post!

By: bunnyrosecottage

bunnyrosecottage — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:04:15 +0000

I cannot stand it when people use that word in any way Tammy!! That is a forbidden word in my home, way up there with the infamous F word~(which I have been known to use often and it doesnt bother me NEAR as much as the R word~) I totally understand and it gets my blood boiling too!!
Love,
Amy