"You are NOT the Father!" It is amazing the reaction that these few words can elicit. For some men the obvious reaction is joy and relief but for some it is extreme sadness, disappointment and pain. In some cases, the disappointment is not with the man but with his family members who were absolutely sure he was the father but that is not the case. Sometimes I think the most premature question is " what will you do if this is NOT your child?". How can you be expected to answer such a question when many times these men are hearing that there is a problem for the first time and haven't even had time to absorb the consequences. I think the worst situation is when people have had time to bond with the child and then learn that they have been duped or betrayed. No one ever seems to think about those people.
The pain of these people is deep and effects them mentally and physically. I know that I beat the drum for mandatory DNA testing but isn't it better for these people to know the truth at the beginning so they are aware of the situation they are getting into or is it better to wait and create a convoluted situation?
I prefer to get the pain out of the way and then make a decision. What do you think?
Have a great evening!
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