Parenthood and a Child’s Right to Knowledge of Genetic Origins

By Shreya Jaipuria Introduction With increasing recognition of right to knowledge of genetic origins of a child, some authors, such as Bainham, have focused on the distinction between ‘genetic’ and ‘social’ parenthood.[1] The ‘genetic parent’ is one that has a genetic connection with the child, but may not be caring for that child.[2] For example, … Continue reading Parenthood and a Child’s Right to Knowledge of Genetic Origins