Quote From: one_candleQuestionS for this case:
1. What was the mother's intent when conceiving the child?
A. Have a child
B. Enjoy sex
C. Other
2. What was the father's intent when conceiving the child?
A. have a child
B. Enjoy sex
C. Other
3. Which family dynamic type is more stable for a child (imagine YOU are the child)?
A. No family
B. Two parents - man and woman
C. Biological mother
D. Biological father
D. Other
4. Does the ability and event of conceiving a child automatically make that person a responsible care provider for a child?
A. YES
B. NO
5. Should every child be cared for by the biological parents?
A. YES
B. NO
6. Is adoption wrong?
A. YES
B. NO
Opinion 101:
1. A - If the mothers intent was to have a child, the biological father should be notified.
B If the mothers intent was to have sex the child should be placed in an adoptive family.
2. A If the fathers intent was to have a child, the biological father should follow up and inquire about the pregnancy; and get available agencies and organizations involved from the beginning.
B If the father intent was to enjoy sex the child should be placed in an adoptive family.
3. A A child should have a family, financial and social support - NOT through government programs.
B Married Man and Woman adoptive parents wanted child and had the means to.
C Biological mother clearly did not want to raise this child, under the circumstances.
D Biological father was a meth user and DWI offender; and stated his mother would help raise the child. So, an unstable father and grandmother would be the caretakers.
4. A ludicrous to think that making a baby makes one a responsible parent
B Anyone can make baby, not everyone can be a parent
5. A - Blood is thicker than water implying genetic social bonds are stronger than environment.
B Environment is stronger than genetic social bonds
6. A limiting possibilities for the welfare of the child stating biological parents must care for the child
B Other people, outside the biological family can be responsible and caring providers
So What:
Too much social emphasis is placed on biological people keeping a child they have conceived; rather than where would the child be taken care of financially and emotionally. A child needs to be provided for; they are not house hold pets. Yes, human life is more valuable than animal life. Human life is so precious, and especially a childs life.
Raising children takes a lot of sacrifice. A caretaker must be unselfish, putting child before one self. A child needs food, a place to stay, and an emotionally stable environment.
Person ALL:
I am an adopted child. The biological persons that conceived me, gave me up. That act was the most selfless and blessed act that took place in my life. Because my needs were put before societal and family pressures and wants, I had a chance to have a life being loved and was taught to love. My adoptive mother and father ARE my Mother and Father, and have earned that title. My parents and siblings look nothing like me, and I really didnt notice growing up; the only ones who did were outsiders.
From the very beginning, my parents told me I was adopted, but didnt dwell on the fact. I grew up in a loving home where I was fed, clothed, and emotional happy. Of course, my life is not a Disney fairytale, it has ups and downs just like most lives.
I will ever be grateful first to God, then my family, and the two selfless people.
(Original Air Date: 04/30/08) Attention men: If you have a child on the way, or dream of being a father some day, you don’t want to miss this show! A little-known law could keep you from having any rights to your child. Bryce and Esther dated for one month before Esther became pregnant. Bryce says he wanted to marry Esther and raise their child together, but Esther says she wasn’t ready to be a mother. When they broke up, Esther decided to place the baby for adoption without informing Bryce. When Bryce finally learned his daughter was born, she was already seven days old and placed with another family. Now Bryce is fighting to get his child back, but because of an obscure law in his state, he has lost his rights as a father. What law did Bryce fail to comply with that even the lawyers in this case weren’t previously aware of? Is he unfit as a father, or is this law unconstitutional? Bryce and Esther’s lawyers give their opinion. Plus, the grandparents at odds over Esther’s decision face off. Don’t miss this heated discussion and learn more about the Putative Father Registry! Join the discussion.
