Reply #255: The law disagrees with you. So do I. Child support is owed a child you make.

[uppityperson]

The only way you can unilaterally "decide to be a parent" is either parthenogenesis or a sperm donation. Otherwise, if a man impregnates a woman, he is a father to the offspring and legally, financially, holds some responsibility towards said offspring.

If you define "parenthood" as taking care of a child, of that action vs genetic donor, then no, that "parenthood" is not forced on anyone or be a crime punishable by a sentence of court ordered fines under the auspice of child support for the next 18-25 years of anyone's life." What IS forced on anyone though, is legal financial responsibility toward your offspring. That is the law.


"Impregnanting a woman means a man can decide then and there whether or not he wishes to become a parent. " ONLY if you are using "actively participating in raising the offspring" for the definition of "parent". However, if you are using "HAS offspring", you are wrong that no, the man does not have the decision as to whether or not the offspring is born or aborted. You may think it unfair but the woman is the one who has the right to make that decision.

If she choses to give birth, and such a thing happens successfully, then legally the man is financially responsible towards the offspring.

I am glad that the courts understand the financial responsibility that both genetic parents have towards any offspring. And I am glad that the courts understand that no matter how well someone plans their life, sometimes things happen that can negatively impact the ability to financially care for children independently, whether a person is male or female.