Genetic Crossroads

The intersection of biotechnology, reproduction and society.

by The Center for Genetics and Society

Kiddie Gene Testing in China

By Osagie K. Obasogie, J.D., Ph.D. on August 25, 2009 in Genetic Crossroads

China has a longstanding reputation for identifying children's talents at an early age in order to focus their training for future productivity. This effort may now be reaching new levels. Read More

Scary Possibilities

Submitted by Mark on August 29, 2009 - 7:50am.

I think a more worrying scenario than assisted reproductive technologies to create children from scratch is the high possibility of unwanted children. For instance someone having 3 children, picking out the "best" one, and neglecting the others.

Regards
Mark
http://earlychildcare.wordpress.com/

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Neglect is, of course, always

Submitted by Anonymous on September 29, 2009 - 7:05pm.

Neglect is, of course, always horrible but what you're describing can already happen when parents pick favorites based on personality or talent in a certain area without any kind of genetic testing.

I don't see anything wrong with creating humans from scratch so long as you ensure they are well cared for.