Romanian, 67, pregnant with twins

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the ethical implications and societal considerations of a 67-year-old Romanian woman being pregnant with twins following fertility treatment. Participants explore themes of parental age, the potential impact on the children, and the motivations behind such decisions.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express strong disapproval of the woman's decision, questioning the ethics of bringing children into the world at such an advanced age due to concerns about the children's future and the mother's ability to care for them.
  • Others argue that children can be raised successfully by grandparents, citing examples of happiness in such family structures, though they still express concern about the selfishness of the decision.
  • One participant suggests that the woman's actions may indicate mental illness, advocating for her institutionalization.
  • Another participant reflects on the longevity and health of women in their family, suggesting that while they live long lives, the decision to have children at an older age is still questionable.
  • A counterpoint is made regarding the importance of starting with good physical and mental health, implying that not all individuals may be capable of parenting at an advanced age.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally disagree on the appropriateness and implications of the woman's pregnancy, with some viewing it as selfish and others considering the potential for positive outcomes in non-traditional family structures.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying assumptions about health, longevity, and the capabilities of older parents, which remain unresolved within the discussion.

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hey, why not? Just because they'll never be able to rough house with mom, just because they'll bury their mom before she has a chance to talk to them about the birds and the bees. just because they'll be orphaned before high school. That's no reason not to allow this old lady to have kids.
How selfish does a person have to be to do this to a couple of kids? She just wants to be able to hold a baby of her own who cares if the baby grows up without anyone being there when she needs to be held most. I hate this story. I hate the lady and I hate the doctor who made it possible.
and Ivan, you aren't to high on my list at the moment for bringing this story to my attention.
 
Some women will do anything to have a baby(recent horrific example from Kansas).
For me this Romanian woman is mentally ill,she should be locekd in the psychiatric hospital.
 
At first I had the same reaction as trib, but then I started thinking about how many children are raised by their grandparents due to death or inability of the parents to raise them. Kids raised by grandparents are very happy.

I still think it is very selfish to give birth at her age. Even if she lives another 30 years, how capable will she be?

I know women in my family live on average to around 98 and remain in great physical and mental health, but I'm sure as hell not going to have kids when I'm that age.
 
Evo said:
I know women in my family live on average to around 98 and remain in great physical and mental health
yeah, but they STARTED in great physical and mental health
 

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