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Mental retardation was once a medical diagnostic term, but society turned it into something derogatory and hurtful. It is no longer acceptable in this and many other societies to identify anyone with a developmental or intellectual disability as "retarded" and continuing to use the "R" word after having been informed makes that person a bully. Now YOU know.
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Why does WikiAnswers let people who answer call people retarded?
They don't. If you see something like that you should click the "Report Abuse" link.
What is another word for mental retardation?
Personally, I prefer the terms "Intellectually disabled", or just "mentally disabled". Calling these people "retarded" (whether you realize it or not) is actually kind of derogatory.
What did Hitler call the mentally retarded?
Apparently, he generally referred to the mentally retarded and mentally ill as 'those who eat their own feces', despite the fact that it was tactfully pointed out to him that very, very few mentally ill people do this.
Are you retarded if your friends call you retarded?
== == * NO, you are not. * Your 'friends' are not worthy of your friendship.* No you are not retarded in any way. Those people who you call your friends are not friends. I recommend finding new friends to be with.
Can you be mentally challenged and not know it?
Yes, some people can be mentally challenged and not know it and some do know they may be 'slow' and have their limitation. Just because someone may call another 'retarded' or 'stupid' does not necessarily mean it is true.
What are some funny names to call short people?
Vertically challenged, half pint, midget, dwawf, midgling
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Why is retard a derogatory term?
Because it's used to make fun of people who cannot help the way their brains work. Nobody asks to be "retarded" but immature people call them names and make them feel bad.
What if a non custodial parent has a new wife who is emotionly and mentaly abusing a child?
You tell her 'WHAT'S THE PROBLEM WITH YOU' then secretly, quitely, slowly call the police.
What are disabled children called now?
DisabledPhysically challenged (if physically disabled)Mentally challenged (if mentally challenged)SpecialOr even better:ChildrenWhy should you treat someone differently or call them any differently just because they are disabled? They are still children, disabled or not. Societies need to "label" people is getting out of hand.
What to call a lower than average height person?
You call a lower-than-average height person vertically challenged.
What is the number to call 911?
I think that it is 199 but I'm not sure because I'm challenged!
