So... a friend of mine got his girlfriend pregnant, after neither of them wanted children. He uses protection, and she is on birth control. However now that she is pregnant, she has decided to keep the child, despite my friends wishes.
Now, doesn't anyone else think that the father should have a say in this ?. Even if he leaves her, he now has to pay child support for the better part of his life, and at least be a decent father for the sake of his child. I can understand if a guy knocks up a chick and he runs away, never to be seen again, however as a long term couple, I personally think the men should have a say in this besides just the women having the ultimate decision. It takes two people to get pregnant, however only 1 can make a life changing decision. Of course people will say " well you know the consequences ", however if no guy wants children, it is kind of unjust to expect him to go an entire life of celibacy, that is against our true nature. Anyone else think a law should be upheld, that in the very least, if a couple is together for 3 - 5 years, there should be a JOINT decision if a mother is to give birth ?. Im my friends case, he has been in this relationship a number of years under the impression she never wanted kids, now going into University, he is strapped for cash, time, and patience, and his girlfriend really doesn't care.
Now, doesn't anyone else think that the father should have a say in this ?. Even if he leaves her, he now has to pay child support for the better part of his life, and at least be a decent father for the sake of his child. I can understand if a guy knocks up a chick and he runs away, never to be seen again, however as a long term couple, I personally think the men should have a say in this besides just the women having the ultimate decision. It takes two people to get pregnant, however only 1 can make a life changing decision. Of course people will say " well you know the consequences ", however if no guy wants children, it is kind of unjust to expect him to go an entire life of celibacy, that is against our true nature. Anyone else think a law should be upheld, that in the very least, if a couple is together for 3 - 5 years, there should be a JOINT decision if a mother is to give birth ?. Im my friends case, he has been in this relationship a number of years under the impression she never wanted kids, now going into University, he is strapped for cash, time, and patience, and his girlfriend really doesn't care.