They aren't all crazy people.

Today on channel 11 on one of the daytime talk shows that is famous for airing these types of shows they had the usual segments where the mother yells and screams how this man is the father of her child and how he will have to "pay". And then the announcement that he is "NOT" the father sends her off the stage to cry in the back of the set. She never even attempts to apologize for humiliating this man on television. They also had segments where the man vehemently denies being the father and really is. In one case the man denied being he father of four children by two different women because he was 21 and he didn't believe it made sense but in the end he was the dad of all four.

The segment that most interested me was about a man a man named Rio who was engaged to Tiffany and they had a baby boy together. The problem they encountered was that he had been told by family members that in his childhood he had been given some type of medication and that a side effect was that he was made sterile. He now had his doubts. He made it clear that he wanted to be the child's father but that he needed to know for himself. His fiance felt that her word should be good enough. Another issue that put doubt in his mind was the fact that they had broken up for a time and that she was dating someone else. It became clear that he had some reasonable concerns. Well it was a great moment when he found out he was the father. He looked so sincerely happy and relieved.

That was one of those times when you are thankful to have the opportunity to watch.

Talk to you again soon!

I'm NOT the only one!

I found this entry on the web that proves I'm not alone (http://whenindoubtwearred.blogspot.com/2008/02/20-men-tested-whos-my-babys-daddy.html). There are more people out there who can't believe the situations that appear on the daytime talk shows and the people that will appear and admit to some of this nonsense publicly.

I remember the 20 men tested show also and wondered how this woman could come on television and time and again here that the test was negative. I also wondered if she realized that these episodes she was participating in are now documented and that her child would be able to view them in the future. Imagine having to have that conversation with your child that mommy slept with so many men she could not figure out which one was your daddy. I couldn't help but wonder if her search was financially motivated and that she was looking for financial help and was willing to accept so much ridicule in the hope that a payday would be at the end so it would all be worth it. Who knows!

I'm going to return to my cocoon now where it is safe and warm and this nonsense doesn't exist.

Have a great weekend!

What's up with Casey Anthony?

What's up with Casey Anthony? I've seen only some reports that have appeared on one of the evening television shows so please bear with me if my facts are not completely correct but her little three year old girl, Caylee, has been missing since June '08 and she has not provided any credible information to the investigators. On the contrary, she has consistently lied and steered the investigators into dead ends. It is my understanding that she did not name a father on the birth certificate and claims that the person who is the father died in an automobile accident as he was in transit to his daughter's birthday party. It seem that the person she named did die in an auto accident but that took place in May and her daughter's birthday is in August. She also told her former fiance that he was the father but according to the report the fiance's father noticed that she was pregnant when they met.

This seems too confusing. Everybody has a mom and a dad. It also appears that Ms. Anthony is not a reliable or trustworthy source for information. So how do we find out who the father is? Doesn't he and his family have the right to know that a member of their family is missing and to be involved in the search for the little girl if they choose?

Once again, I am not smart enough to answer those questions but when you have an unreliable source and no proof then any deceitful web can be spun and there will be a victim count to deal with.

If you have an answer, please write in because I'd like to hear other opinions and thoughts.

Thanks!

Manditory DNA Testing

Yesterday, one of the FOX affiliates out of Scranton, broadcasted one of the daytime talk shows on this very topic. I saw the depth of emotions for those who believe they know who the father of their child is as well as those who really believe they are being duped. The saddest case revolved around a girl who was now 19 and her mother revealed that the person she knew as her father might not be her biological dad. The pain on her face and the man's face could only touch your heart. That was one of the more touching and satifying segments because he was her biological father and all would be right in the world again.

This all got me thinking, should it become a law that paternity is established at the point a baby is born? Should we ask for a law that requires that a DNA test be administered at the time of birth so there is no question going forward who are the responsible parents and so the rights and responsibilities are understood by all the parties at the onset?

I'm not bright enough to answer those two questions. They seem simple but are very complicated.

If you have an opinion, please add a comment and let us know how you feel.

Thanks for taking the time to read this segment and don't be shy because you just might say what a number of other people are thinking.

Have a great weekend.

Who Are These People?

I am amazed at the number of daytime television shows that revolve around the question "who's my baby's daddy?". It is not only segments but sometimes consecutive shows. I can't believe that there is so much deceit going on. I saw an episode on one of these judge shows where a woman was positive that the father of her baby was this man. He denied that he was the father and they did an DNA test. Low and behold he was not the father. On further review the woman was living with the father who was unemployed but she was suing the other man because he had a good job and she "wanted him to be the father". But that is only one instance and I am amazed time and again when I see the number of shows dedicated to this subject.

If you have seen any interesting segments or had any experience with this subject, please write in and let us know.

Thanks!