Children Quote by Daniel L. Everett
““They felt certain that this baby was going to die. They felt it was suffering terribly. And they believed that my clever milk tubes contraption was hurting the child and prolonging its suffering. So they euthanized the child. The father himself put the baby to death, by forcing alcohol down its throat.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Language of the Amazon: A Linguist’s Journey, 2005
A tragic story of a newborn’s death, misattributed to a medical device, leading to a forced euthanasia by the father.
In simple terms: A baby died after a father forced alcohol into its mouth, believing a device caused suffering.
Key Takeaway
Question the assumptions behind life‑ending decisions.
Themes
ethics
medical error
family trauma
Mood
sorrowful
reflective
Type
narrative
ethical
When to use this quote
- hospital care
- parental decision‑making
- medical device testing
Key Concepts
bioethics
grief
misdiagnosis
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards prevent misinterpretation of medical data?
- How do cultural beliefs influence end‑of‑life choices?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may oversimplify complex medical and cultural factors.
