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Ep 877 | Should Gay Couples Adopt? | Guest: Katy Faust (Part Two)
Sep 21, 2023
Katy Faust, founder of Them Before Us, joins for part two of the discussion on big fertility's presence. We explore the ethical considerations of frozen embryos, share surrogacy and IVF horror stories, and emphasize the mother-baby bond. Italy's anti-surrogacy measures are discussed. The controversial question posed is whether gay couples should adopt.
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- Adopting frozen embryos should be viewed as parenting, not adoption or abortion, and the biological parents should take responsibility for their well-being and raise them as their own.
- Adoption policies should prioritize the best interests and rights of children, considering their connections with biological relatives, the importance of a mother and father, and providing loving homes where they can thrive.
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Adopting Frozen Embryos: A Child-Honoring Option
When considering the issue of adopting frozen embryos, it is important to remember that the child's parents are ultimately responsible for their well-being. Just as with an unplanned pregnancy, the solution is not adoption or abortion, but parenting. Those who have surplus embryos on ice should view them as their own children and take the necessary steps, such as reorganizing their lives or obtaining a larger home, to care for them and give them a chance at life. Thawing and discarding embryos or donating them to research do not honor the child's right to life or the right to be known and loved by their biological parents. The only child-honoring option is for the biological parents to adopt their own embryos and raise them as their own.
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