Funny how this same newspaper comes down on Tom Brady, but Jesse Jackson writes articles all the time and if wasn't for a frozen condom, he would have never claimed his daughter.
He should have the child tested for paternity before assuming the mantle of fatherhood - unfortunately to protect himself and his assets.
Every situation is different.
If Tom and Bridget aren't together but they are both active and loving parents in the baby's life there's no problem. It's not ideal.
And if they both marry other people down the road and those people aren't stupid and scumbags they will become very important people in the child's life as well.
My parents divorced when I was 4. They both remarried. My stepmother and stepfather both took on their responsibilities as part of the team to raise my brother and me. Their jobs was not in place of my real parent but with my real parents.
When I married my stepfather had passed away but there was not a dry eye in the house at the reception when my Dad included a tribute to my stepfather in his toast. My stepmother was escorted down the aisle as a special part of the wedding.
My dad and stepmother are now divorced but she is still a part of my life and always will be as she is mother to 2 of my brothers and was married to my Dad for 25 years.
I was reminded of that old joke... my drift, eh?
Anna Nicole Smith!
Or not?So when does Tom go in for the complete Negroplasty?
IMO Telander is exactly right. This set a horrible example for young people. In our celebrity driven culture a lot of young people think that if a celeb does something it is OK.
The odds for a child growing up without a father are much worse, greater probability of growing up in poverty, ending up in trouble with the law.
So while the rich and famous may feel it is OK for them (not so sure of that seeing how many of their kids end up screwed up but that's another thread) but it sends a terrible social message to those that look up to them.
I am a Pats fan this has diminished my opinion of Brady. Guess no more audiences with the pope for Tommy ANd Bridget.
And what does this author expect Tom and girlfriend to do now? Abortion? No. In fact I respect the fact that they are not going to kill and sladder the baby. I just see no reason to complain about pre-marital sex when it is way too late. I don't condone it, but it sorta like crying over spilt milk. They are doing what they can now. I am not sure giving up the child in this case is the best option. We never went through this in my family so I don't know how I would react, but would I kill them after the fact? I think the best thing to do is educate children the best way and ensure they go to church and pray....lost of prayers and HOPEFULLY (no guarantees) they will turn out right.