Why is reproduction considered a human right ?

Question

It would be impractical to control but that's not the point. There are many cases of parents abusing their children to make them quiet or compliant. The world is massively overcrowded. There are too many more reasons to list. Commonsense tells us that reproduction should not be a right.

In contrast (and please don't base your entire answer on this point alone) many countries have requirements for a person to own a dog. If you don't pass the requirement you have no right to own the dog.

What is the right to reproduce based on ?

Answer 1

Reproduction is not a human right.
It's a physiological function.

So also is peeing, but there are laws prohibiting where that can be done, and schedules limiting when.

The "right" to reproduce becomes a right when accountability is lost, and our schools teach us that we are just high functioning mammals.

Teach me frequently and repeatedly over many years that I'm an animal, and I begin to act like one....eat, sleep, hunt, prey.

Answer 2

It depends. It's not always a legal right to reproduce. (China, for instance, only allows someone to have one child.*)

As to abusing children--that has nothing to do with reproductive 'rights' as far as I can tell. No one can immediately tell if someone will abuse their children until after they are born.

To the 'human right' aspect of this--reproduction is the ultimate in freedom and liberty. To have offspring, to carry the family name, to carry the familial traits and heritage of the family, is by far a freedom that most people enjoy, no matter the culture or society. To curtail this, or to force this, is to infringe on the freedom of another to procreate (or not, if they should choose not to.) It's complete dominion over our own bodies that is the epitome of freedom.

As to creating laws that would make people pass tests in order to qualify for having a child--all the education and training in the world won't alter the reality that some people just aren't cut out for parenthood, no matter how many kids they have or how hard (or little) they try.

Yes, it can help those who are interested, and I think parenting classes, etc. are excellent options for people to have. In the end though, human beings come in all stripes and you just never know who will be abusive or neglectful to their children.

Answer 3

The only God given pleasure that is mostly free. This could never be legislated against because sex is recognized as a " hunger".
However , the wrong people are breeding.
In other countries, like China, the number of kids is monitored...especially male children.
Countries of the free world will only change if there was a population crisis.

Answer 4

Our politics are built on Enlightenment philosophy. A "human right" is any natural attribute of human nature that is inherent within the person (I cannot, for instance, be forced not to speak short of a physical gag or having my tongue removed), or any ability or choice not given over to the government in the social contract, or which destroys or inhibits the rights of others (I am not free, for instance, to murder my neighbor, even though I have the right in the state of nature). The government can limit rights, but only with the consent of the people.

Since reproduction fits into both categories, they would classify it as rights.

Answer 5

There are several answers above that are excellent. I just wanted to add that I've learned more about proper parenting from the TV shows "Supernanny" and "Nanny 911" on USA television than I have in classes. Seeing how they do it in real life is a big help!

Answer 6

Because it is practically impossible to stop. Could you imagine the nightmare and the lawsuits over forced neutering? And who would undergo the procedure? Both men and women? And who would pay for it?