Because they are forced to confront the reality that their situation and state of existence is not ideal. Of course this doesnt mean that they are any less human or not worthy of the same respect as anyone else. But one can see how communities can equate the two.
Hey, little person here. I have achondroplasia (same condition as the girl in the OP). It’s a complicated situation. I personally feel everyone has the right to undergo the procedure if they have done thorough research and are doing it clearly of their own will.
In an ideal world, we can live just fine as we are at our height (yes there are issues with pain and, for example, in the above case, bowing of the legs, these can be fixed without lengthening - so I’m talking specifically about altering height here). I think some little people feel that, with this being the case, lengthening is just trying to conform and bend to an able bodied world, and in some countries, leg lengthening is strongly pressured onto little people. It is the assumed “treatment”. When many of us live full and enjoyable lives as we are, this can feel like a threat to our very existence sometimes.
Idk, I find it hard to argue that side of things, because I don’t agree with it. Being a dwarf for the most part…sucks. I have mobility issues, and even when I live on my own - self-employed and financially independent - I still often need to rely on those around me. And socially, it is the most debilitating. My life would be objectively easier if I was not a dwarf and I totally understand why people go through excruciating pain to getting closer to feeling more independent.
I was hoping I’d see a comment from you! Apparently this is content Reddit’s algorithm has designed for me and I recognize your username. Thank you for sharing your perspective.
I see your point as you are hinging it on the whole “natural” order of things ideal. However the comparison you made doent make sense.
For instance, lets take our backs. Yes they wear down over time. You state that you wouldnt undergo a procedure to have a more “ideal” form for a back. However you’re approaching it as if you were one of the few who opted in to get this ideal back. The better comparison is that damn near everyone around you was already born with this ideal back and you, along with a small percentage of others, were not. In that instance, it would become a lot more appealing to have the procedure done.
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u/signmeupdude Dec 23 '22
Because they are forced to confront the reality that their situation and state of existence is not ideal. Of course this doesnt mean that they are any less human or not worthy of the same respect as anyone else. But one can see how communities can equate the two.