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.
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I received an email from an aunt of mine where she said the following:
"I was wondering why Danny would be compelled to want a manditory DNA for every child that is born? I would hope that there would not be any reason for a confirmation unless you "suspect" something. DNA is a costly test at this time and the need to do one on every child born is frankly lost on me. I leave the DNA testing for those that truly have a doubt."
I didn't mean to suggest this should be absolute. I suggested this as one possible solution to the issue of not knowing who the child's father is. I believe that this situation is more prevalent that we are aware. And it would be my preference to have all the responsible parties identified immediately.
I think my aunt makes a good point about the cost of the test which was a factor that I did not even take into account until she brought it to my attention. If I use the manufacturing model where as volumn and efficiency increases the cost of production decreases, this may become a cost effective solution.
Thanks for the thoughts Titi!
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