tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100127.post8909334930659160191..comments2023-12-27T12:35:27.982-06:00Comments on The Fragile X Files: The R WordBonnie@TheFragileXFileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15949930490509336767noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100127.post-41572782452970397292010-03-07T17:04:26.705-06:002010-03-07T17:04:26.705-06:00I don't mind the R word in a clinical context....I don't mind the R word in a clinical context. I say "my son has mental retardation" often, because that's a term people really get. When I say the more pc "my son has a developmental/intellectual disability", I am much more likely to get a "huh?" from folks. I do get upset though when it's used pejoratively, or when people who do not have mental retardation say "I'm so retarded [for doing X thing poorly]." One of my students said that the other day, and I just couldn't let it go - I had to correct her. So I guess I'm somewhat sensitive to the word's being used incorrectly, but I don't see the point in outlawing it.SThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17991027507602019139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9100127.post-51955181649198651472010-03-05T20:06:01.764-06:002010-03-05T20:06:01.764-06:00My thoughts EXACTLY! I was thinking about the wor...My thoughts EXACTLY! I was thinking about the word the other day and I'm not joking....the exact thought entered my mind. People can be cruel and will turn anything into a negative connotation if they choose. Why don't we just call them 'happy kids'?! Sounds good to me! I personally don't get offended at the "R" word unless it's being used to slander someone or just being mean. It has a definition in the dictionary, which is the same as the more complicated 'gentle' phrases being used. It won't be long until even those aren't so 'gentle' anymore. Okay, I've said my peace.fragilemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225506789152025137noreply@blogger.com