[Dark Knight]

I have no objections to anyone that wants to take on that role without fraud. But the Adam Henry (AH for the radio challenged) is still the father.

Adoption is the proper route for a non father to gain parental rights. I know a guy whose wife was really trying to get him to adopt her kids, right prior to their divorce. So a guy has got to be really careful on these issues.

The other ways are just to easy to use for fraudelent purposes.

DK

You know that jerks like that make threads like this hard to discuss rationally!!!

[sweetliberty]

I agree that adoption is the best route, but in the situation that I mentioned, when sperm donor showed up he was determined NOT to allow that, although he himself wanted no part of the responsibility. This was several years ago and the battle is still going on and sperm donor has not contributed one penny to child's support while the "dad" has spared no expense to parent this child.

There are often so many variables with these issues and every case is unique. Sadly, our country has become overrun with people without conscience run amuck, and unfortunately they are breeding. There is a reason that God's law reserves sex for marriage. It isn't to spoil our fun; it is to protect the hearts of those involved. It is to allow us to be free to be the best that we can be. It is to provide a garden in which individuals can grow and thrive. Without that, lives are in a constant state of limbo. There is no stability in the relationship between man and woman or between parent and child nor is there security for either. I fear it will get worse before it gets better.