Our Society has a HUGE problem

Society — especially in the digital age — can be a hurtful place. Today we’re unpacking one of the most damaging questions we’ve received to shine some light on the truth of having children. The question: Why would you bring kids into this world when you knew they might have dwarfism?

Welcome back to Raising Heights with Zach and Tori Roloff. In this episode, we talk about the reality of having kids in today’s world of choices and medical advancement and why you shouldn’t let society dictate whether you choose to grow your family.

Medical challenges, physical and mental differences and obstacles can happen to anyone. That doesn’t make anyone make anyone undeserving of having and growing a family.

Listen to our conversation breaking down:
➡️ The power (and dangers) of medical advancement and choice
➡️ Why society needs to drop the hate and embrace differentness
➡️ Society has a problem, and it’s up to all of us to change perceptions
➡️ Upcoming LPA conference — balancing expectations and why we’re so excited


00:00 - Intro
05:35 - Parenting challenges and emotional struggles with three young children
09:15 - Comedy show, and personal growth
13:10 - Travel, and history
18:19 - Attending a convention for people with dwarfism in Washington, DC
21:20 - Parenting and involvement in sports for children with dwarfism
28:33 - Probability of having dwarf children, family vacations, and parenting decisions
32:21 - Dwarfism, genetics, and reproductive choices
39:18 - Parenting children with dwarfism, society's expectations, and resilience
45:23 - Society's treatment of children with dwarfism
50:40 - Parenting children with disabilities and the importance of education and support

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