2006-11-28 17:13:35 · 13 answers · asked by parvez 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
yes, that is weird.
2006-11-28 17:14:58 · answer #1 · answered by Jessy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I actually saw a show about this not too long ago. In many countries cousins do marry. Statically marrying your cousin shouldn't increase your chances of having a special needs child. The reason it appears to happen more often is not so much that the parents are cousins but that if there is a genetic defect on both parents sides it increases the offsprings chances of developing that genetic defect. If the parents are related then they both may carry that particular gene. In the future they will be more testing that will be able to warn such couples of any genes that they need to worry about. So you actually could have the same result marrying a stranger as a cousin. If you are aware of some genetic defect in your family I would definately think twice about having children with your cousin. I hope this helps you. You didn't mention which country you lived in? In the USA and Europe it's not really a socially accepted practice. Something else to think about. Good Luck ;o)
2006-11-28 17:33:30 · answer #2 · answered by Lee E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to a Genetic Councillor.
I do know of a couple who got married who are cousins(her father is the brother of his mother), they decided not to have any children themselves, but have adopted two.
2006-11-30 02:11:50 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the percentage of have childern with bad health situation is increased more than married away from relatives
2006-11-28 17:16:41 · answer #4 · answered by my3fox 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they are blood cousins then yes it is a bad idea for many reasons, but if it is step cousins married into the family then no it is not a problem. or if they are somehow not blood cousins.
2006-11-28 17:20:40 · answer #5 · answered by Mommy of 2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that 3rd cousins can legally marry in some states, however any closer relation than that and you are bound to have some genetic issues not to mention overall ick.
2006-11-28 17:17:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
2nd cousins or more distant are generally safe to mate, assuming it's not a recurring theme with one or both sides of the family.
1st Cosign or closer have a much higher probability of genetic disorders and retardation.
2006-11-28 17:16:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if ur grandparents were 1rst cousins and they got married and ur parents were 1rst cousins and they got married then u shouldnt marry ur 1rst cousin because thats risky ur child may have a mental disorder. never marry 1rst cousin 4 3 generations stright 2 is fine my parents were 1rst couusins my grandparents were 1rst cousins. if ur not 1rst cousins no problem!
2006-11-28 17:37:48 · answer #8 · answered by Ivory 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes the child could be born sick or with a disease or something even worse & y would u do marry a relative
2006-11-28 17:16:26 · answer #9 · answered by sNowflaKeS♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually in our culture is is quite normal. many of our relatives are married and have perfectly normal kids. buut soemtimes its not that way they are people that there kids come out not normal u know it might be a risk.
2006-11-28 17:30:02 · answer #10 · answered by leavemealone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it just depands on the culture/religon/traditions of your enviroment!!
if your asking me personally i would tell you no its not a problem as a muslim you can marry your cousin ALTHOUGH its better not too cause it increases the possibilty for your childs of having genetics disease but if you ask my christian wife she would say NO!! you can not marry your cousin based on her believes and religon.
2006-11-28 17:30:01 · answer #11 · answered by B0oGeYMaN 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋