...a child that is biologically related to both of you?
I have read that same-sex couples can have children -- whether by adoption or via donation of egg or sperm -- but has anyone ever thought about the fact that their child doesn't or will not have genes from both parents?
This is a serious question and not meant to offend anyone. Just trying to understand.
Thank you in advance to all who answer.
2007-07-18 12:55:00 · 15 answers · asked by ~ 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Death, what's your point in asking 'WHAT'S YOUR POINT?' three times? I asked a very clear question to gain understanding.
2007-07-20 03:11:32 · update #1
I used to worry about that because I was adopted-- my adoptive family looked nothing like me.
But to be honest, it doesn't matter. Having a good home for a child is what matters.
2007-07-18 14:13:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
they've actually managed to create sperm from bone marrow, so in about 5 years lesbian women will be able to have children that have genes from both parents. I'm not so worried anymore. Then again I'm also a transwoman, so I'm still struggling with the fact that until that option is developed children aren't in my future at all.
2007-07-18 23:01:55 · answer #2 · answered by carora13 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all heterosexual couples are ABLE to conceive biological children of their own....WHAT'S YOUR POINT?
Many heterosexual couples actually choose not to have biological children...WHAT'S YOUR POINT?
Many Heterosexual couples raise step-children, adopted children and other non-biological children...WHAT'S YOUR POINT?
My partner and I have raised my Biological son together for over ten years. She is like a Step-Parent to him. She has always supported him emotionally, financially, been as much a parent as I am without the biological attachment.
No, it doesn't bother us one bit. Why should it?
It would be exactly the same if my partner were male and my son wasn't his biological son. It would be the same if I were male and my partner female and my son not my partner's biological son.
We're still a family.
We still love each other, we still care for each other, we still love and care for the well being of our son.
2007-07-19 01:57:31 · answer #3 · answered by DEATH 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In a way, because in spite of everything, I have maternal instincts, on the other hand, if I could, I'm not sure I want to bring a child into this world, considering global warming, "loose cannon" countries working on getting nuclear weapons, all the other potential issues out there.
No, even if I could, I have no right to do that to an innocent soul.
2007-07-18 20:09:20 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Having reached the age where child bearing is not an option I will say that the idea of having one partner's fertilized egg implanted into the other partner to carry to term is very attractive and is something I would have considered.
2007-07-18 20:05:07 · answer #5 · answered by Danger OReilly 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it wouldn't bother me at all, actually even if I was straight I would rather to adopt instead of having my own child. I think that giving a neglected child an opportunity in life is way powerful than breeding. of course this is just my point of view.
2007-07-18 20:02:32 · answer #6 · answered by rickyhunter 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It would not bother me in the slightest. I suppose you realise that in our good, biblical western societies about10-20% of children are not biologically related to both parents although the supposed fathers think they are.
2007-07-18 20:01:04 · answer #7 · answered by tentofield 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
No, I was adopted by my father who is not biologically related to me and he treated me as well as he treated my brothers who were his (until I came out)
2007-07-18 21:00:16 · answer #8 · answered by startrektosnewenterpriselovethem 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, it doesn't bother me. I never wanted children..and my partner was adopted and not concerned about any adoption issues. We just chose not to.
2007-07-18 20:23:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not necessarily... If my partner's brother offered his sperm( and neither one of us found it weird) and we had it inseminated in me...then the baby would have both of our DNA, and genes.
This child will be biologically both of ours!!
2007-07-18 20:25:51 · answer #10 · answered by ©Diva© 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋