Chinese wisdom on choices for little Ashley

A recent news story described a difficult choice taken by the parents of a disabled girl in Seattle, Washington. It also resonated with both Taoist and Confucian philosophies.

Ashley the girl's last name and the names of her family members have not been disclosed to protect their privacy is profoundly disabled. Her brain did not develop typically and, as a result, she cannot sit up, stand, walk or talk.

Although nine years old, she is, essentially, an infant, and she will likely remain that way for life.