Reply #47: you aren't

[Bluerthanblue]

listening. There is, I'm sure you know, very reliable evidence that many severe mental illnesses that have strong genetic tendencies. Among them are Schizophrenia, Bi-polar disorder, and Depression.
Also, birth mothers may 'know' their pre-natal history well, but they may not know- (or be in denial about) what they are doing is affecting their baby- Alcohol is a big one- And the genetic components that the father bring into the situation also affect the child.

Recall that one of the citations in this article refered to a couple who had adopted a child who was the offspring of a mentally retarded couple- No mention of any drug/alcohol abuse on their part- no mention of physical or sexual abuse- but the child had a deadly genetic defect- and THAT is why they brought this case to court.

I'm not 'irrational'- emotional? I clearly cannot deny that- but I'm very 'rational' HWNN- despite your assertions to the contrary.