Ashley X - The tragic decision for parents to make

It is sad to read and see the plight of Ashley, the disabled child whose growth is being stunted surgically so her parents can take care of her better. My heart goes out to all of them and it is really tragic for parents to be forced to take such drastic decisions for the protection of their child. But I can understand the compelling grounds which have forced them to take this step.

I think this is a decision that is best left to the parents. Depending on their circumstances including financial, they can decide how they want to care for their severely disabled children.
When parents are responsible for healthy children and decide on their upbringing and values teaching on a daily basis, why not let them decide about these severely disabled children too?

Unless governements can fund the care and assure life long abuse-free care for these children, the parents are the best persons to decide. The world has to be understanding of the plight of Ashley's parents and leave them alone to take care of Ashley in the best way they can.

Whatever we feel or say will be very inadequate.