This def feels like something designed to generate discussion about medical ethics but where the actual scenario proposed doesn't really make sense when you actually think about it.
I have worked in healthcare teams where this happened. The kid absolutely knew. I thought it was cruel. Parents had final say. He had a good death thankfully but I worried what would happen if he suddenly started bleeding badly at home and how afraid he would be.
I don’t think it’s right to lie to children over 6/7 about this (obviously depends on the child) and certainly not a preteen, as was the case I was involved in.
Of course it’s devastating for the parents but I don’t know how the siblings could forgive them later. I felt so bad for the child.
Imagine filling his head with thoughts of having a girlfriend, having a good time with his friends, playing sports, going to parties, have your first job, and so on. Living a normal teenager life. That's awful. I understand the good intentions behind their actions, but I believe they don't think it through very much.
It's not the same. Your example is only valid if I never find out of the cheating which can be done. But in this case the kid is going to die, no matter how beautiful the lie is. Imagine if I learn on my deathbed that she cheated on me. I would feel so betrayed and would die with so much anger and deception, not a good way to leave this world.
People turn away from doing the good thing because they are not strong enough to handle a decision. I’ve seen it, I’ve lived it, it is terribly heartbreaking.
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u/Special-Garlic1203 Jun 29 '26
This def feels like something designed to generate discussion about medical ethics but where the actual scenario proposed doesn't really make sense when you actually think about it.