26 Apr 05
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Originally posted by KneverKnightI didn't intend to give a full enumeration of the sufficient conditions for disgust, only a counterexample that disgust can come from things other than associations with uncleanliness or disease. I don't think smoking while pregnant is illogical or unclean, but nonetheless, it disgusts me. It disgusts me that the mother intends to bring a child into the world for whom she is already showing a lack of love, respect, and proper regard for its well-being.
Is smoking while pregnant illogical, unclean, or both?
26 Apr 05
Originally posted by DoctorScribblesOr, maybe she's just an addict.
I didn't intend to give a full enumeration of the sufficient conditions for disgust, only a counterexample that disgust can come from things other that associations with uncleanliness or disease. I don't think smoking while pregnant is illogical or unclean, but nonetheless, it disgusts me. It disgusts me that the mother intends to bring a child i ...[text shortened]... d for whom she is already showing a lack of love, respect, and proper regard for its well-being.
26 Apr 05
Originally posted by DoctorScribblesSurely you don't believe everything that disgusts you should be punishable under the criminal law?
I didn't intend to give a full enumeration of the sufficient conditions for disgust, only a counterexample that disgust can come from things other that associations with uncleanliness or disease. I don't think smoking while pregnant is illogical or unclean, but nonetheless, it disgusts me. It disgusts me that the mother intends to bring a child i ...[text shortened]... d for whom she is already showing a lack of love, respect, and proper regard for its well-being.
26 Apr 05
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Originally posted by ivanhoeHow about a pregnant woman being overweight? Or not eating a balanced diet? Or not exercising as much as recommended by her doctor? Are all these things (and many more) that are potentially harmful to an "unborn child" all child abuse?
It is harmful to the unborn child, therefore it is a form of child abuse.
26 Apr 05
Originally posted by no1marauderNot to mention the effects of introducing and reinforcing like behavior to the child after it's born.
How about a pregnant woman being overweight? Or not eating a balanced diet? Or not exercising as much as recommended by her doctor? Are all these things (and many more) that are potentially harmful to an "unborn child" all child abuse?
26 Apr 05
http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/681_1170.asp
Although many women are aware that heavy drinking during pregnancy can cause birth defects, many do not realize that moderate—or even light—drinking also may harm the fetus.
In fact, no level of alcohol use during pregnancy has been proven safe. Therefore, the March of Dimes recommends that pregnant women do not drink any alcohol—including beer, wine, wine coolers and hard liquor— throughout their pregnancy and while nursing. In addition, because women often do not know they are pregnant for a few months, women who may be pregnant or those who are attempting to become pregnant should abstain from alcoholic beverages.
http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/681_1170.asp
26 Apr 05
Originally posted by no1marauderNo, certainly not. You'll note that I didn't even mention it until many pages into this thread, and even then not as part of any argument or analysis. I only brought it up because nobody else did, and I was wondering if my disgust was unique.
Surely you don't believe everything that disgusts you should be punishable under the criminal law?
26 Apr 05
Originally posted by no1marauder
How about a pregnant woman being overweight? Or not eating a balanced diet? Or not exercising as much as recommended by her doctor? Are all these things (and many more) that are potentially harmful to an "unborn child" all child abuse?
If she is voluntarily behaving in such a way causing harm to the unborn child then this constitutes a form of child abuse and she should change her ways.
26 Apr 05
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Originally posted by eagles54I don't think it would be your duty. Unless she's a moron, she should know already.
Is it proper to tell a pregnant smoker/drinker that she is at risk of harming her unborn child?
If she's a friend, it might be a good idea as a friend to offer to help her quite (this is assuming the best of her and that she wants to quit and is having trouble).