I argued with a friend of mine that two babies born in the same woman could grow up and get married without committing incest. I said as long as both eggs came from two OTHER different women and both sperm came from OTHER different men. basically speaking, we have 5 parties involved. he told me that no matter what, it was still incest. i said no way, nobody's sharing DNA! can somebody tell me what's what?
2007-07-09 05:57:24 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
From a genetic point of view, these two babies would not be any more closely related than two other people from the population.
However, incest is a SOCIAL term relating to whether or not a relationship is too close to be socially appropriate. Therefore, while it wouldn't be problematic for two siblings who are both adopted by the same parents to have children from a biological perspective it would be quite inappropriate from a social perspective.
2007-07-09 06:04:01 · answer #1 · answered by Emily H 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Technically speaking, it would not be considered incest. The main problem with incest is that if they have children it may cause serious birth defects. However, no one is sharing DNA. However, it is a tad bit weird.
2007-07-10 07:31:59 · answer #2 · answered by Damon's mommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you, the definition of incest is: Sexual activity between individuals so closely related that marriage is prohibited. Incest involving a child is a form of child abuse. If there is no genetic link between people they can do whatever they want. All they did was share the same "house" as they were growing into people.
2007-07-09 13:02:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
In reality, because the mother was just a surrogate mother, they would not be blood related, so they wouldn't be commiting incest. However, if they were raised together in the same home, that would just be wrong.
2007-07-09 13:06:41 · answer #4 · answered by Tammi M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 things.
In some states you can legally get married to relatives if they are both over 55 (child bearing age)
Also people can get married all they want - doesnt mean they have to seal the deal. Although I think Ive seen this on Springer.
Basically your question is the same as if two adopted siblings could get married. Probably depends on the state also.
2007-07-09 13:02:06 · answer #5 · answered by lillilou 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
are you serious? It's kinda like the Greg/ Marsha Brady scenario. There is no physical problem with it, but if they are raised in the same family, it would just be really weird. You're right that it isn't incest though.
2007-07-09 13:01:43 · answer #6 · answered by BaseballGrrl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow. What made you think of that?
No its not incest they only share a surrogate mother. Still kinda weird though.
2007-07-13 09:11:55 · answer #7 · answered by Victoria. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think it is NOT if they are not growing up as brother and sister. The only exception I would make is if these two children grow up together. For example, if I had a step-brother, I would never have sex with him because he is my brother - even though we do not share DNA (even if he was the sexiest man alive)
2007-07-09 13:18:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How did you keep all that straight? Doesn't sound like incest but I'm not sure. Its a little confusing!!
2007-07-09 13:20:17 · answer #9 · answered by stubsoh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jeez, you guys have too much time on your hands. Can't you do something useful instead of argue over ridiculous and impossible situations? If the children have different bio fathers and mothers, they are not rellated in any way.
2007-07-09 13:02:25 · answer #10 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋