[JMJ333]

And the problem with your argument is that it leaves out human decency toward the child. Its not about money. Its not about the man. Its about the child. An innocent child who has been hit between the eyes because of the sins of the mother. Not fair to that girl! If it were me, I'd do it out of love, simply because I would still consider the child to be mine. But again, compassion and selfless love are a foreign concept these days.

[Desdemona]

But again, compassion and selfless love are a foreign concept these days.

Very true. I can't believe some of the things I've seen on this thread. I have relatives who raised nieces, nephews, grandchildren, other people's children of no blood relation...that's just the way we are. And, God willing, that's the way we'll always be.

[BuddhaBoy]

And the problem with your argument is that it leaves out human decency toward the child.

Human decency is a choice, not a mandate. If you would like to assume support for someone else's children, I am sure no one will try to stop you.

[SC Swamp Fox]

If it were me, I'd do it out of love, simply because I would still consider the child to be mine. But again, compassion and selfless love are a foreign concept these days.

And you are willing to legally force all men faced with this situation to do the same? Do you think this is just?