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SPW's avatar

Smart move on your part. If only more men would stfu about the subject that they helped create in the first place but who in most cases would want nothing to do with the end result.

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David Churchill's avatar

I think we need to avoid broad brushing in any situation. My ex wife got pregnant (my child) right before we split up. She had the abortion. But I got custody of my three year old year old daughter and raised her without any help from my wife. I would have raised the other child as well, but I had no say in the abortion choice. Yes a lot of men wouldn’t want the responsibility, but more than you think would. Either way, if I was in power I would never advocate for legislating against this. Still up to the woman

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SPW's avatar

You’re right. Many men would step up but a goodly number would not. The thing is, as you’ve recognized, having a baby begins on day one and never really ends; neither physically nor mentally. Thank you for your greater understanding of this issue.

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BeachBum's avatar

I know just as many women who refuse to step up - but they're suddenly 'parents' when it's time to collect that 'earned' income credit.

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Greg Scott's avatar

So let me understand from your comments. You want men to “own up” to being part of the process, but you don’t want men to be able to weigh in with thoughts about the outcome.

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SPW's avatar

Which outcome are you referring to? There are many in the lifetime of a child.

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