Re: Question 3 -- MSJA Genetics

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Subject: Re: Question 3

Author:
Marissa S.

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Date Posted: 10:39:13 12/14/03 Sun
In reply to: Tina 's message, "Question 3" on 19:05:42 12/09/03 Tue

I agree with Tina that young children should not be informed; one should wait until they are young adults. I do not think that children should never be informed because not telling them will only create more anger and guilt in the future should they ever be diagnosed with a genetic disease. Although I think being a young adult would be a good age, I do not know whether I would be able to handle that information if I were to be told today. At the same time, however, I would want to know. Ultimately, it depends on the family and the various personalities within that family when the best time to discuss such matters is. I also agree with Tina that the second part of the question is complicated. I think the choice should be left to each individual. One family member should not force another to have a test, nor should one tell another that they cannot take the test. Each person reacts to traumatic news differently, and I think that one person cannot easily decide the right thing for another, even if they are in the same family.

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