If someone has a serious hereditary disorder, should they consider the ethics of having a child?

If the chances are more likely their children will inherit the disorder and it is one that has caused them suffering on their own lives, would it be cruel to plan to bring children into the world?

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Cavedweller · 46-50, F

I can remember getting angry with my mother when I discovered that schizophrenia is rampant on both sides of the family. (I have schizophrenia ) I asked her how could she have a child knowing this. At this point I'll point out I was extremely unwell at the time.
She said that she knew she and my father would give me all the love and support to be able to get through anything. Including mental illness.