Sperm donor's responsibilities?

Should “anonymous” sperm donors have parental responsibilities toward children conceived from their donated sperm?
Should “anonymous” sperm donors have parental responsibilities toward children conceived from their donated sperm?
Should “known” sperm donors have parental responsibilities toward children conceived from their donated sperm?
In the event of a debilitating or life and death health issue, which could possibly be resolved through access to the donor, should anonymity be relinquished no matter what the age of the child?
Are there any other factors that should be considered? If none, state “none”.
Added: 01/30/2012 | In: Living | Worth: 10 points | Comments: 56
Comments
Asdisir profile photo 60x41 Asdisir

I came here to say essentially the same thing user ikkinlala said. The agency should act as an agent for both parties. The person providing the sperm is doing a wonderful service for the person who wants a child but for some reason, cannot have one the "old fashioned" way. They should always have the assurance that one act of kindness will not come back to haunt them later.

7 days

SurveySarah

A donation implies no strings attached. I hope Goodwill never calls me up about any of my jackets.

12 days

chillshah

nno

19 days

chillshah

no

19 days

Cgodfrain

I think none

about 1 month

ikkinlala

Anonymous should remain anonymous to the child and its family, but I think it would be reasonable for the agency to be allowed to contact the donor with medical questions if this becomes important.

about 1 month

cluhlenbrauck

well done

about 1 month

un1c04n profile photo 60x41 un1c04n

The donor should not in any way be responsible for anything at all. Except if the child needs their DNA to help them live, and only then.

2 months

imtoooldforthis

Not everyone knows their entire medical history. I think that if a person is kind enough to be a donor then they would gladly relinquish their right to privacy in a life or death case for the child. I do not think donors should, and I'm not talking about helping a friend to make a baby outside the confines of the medical establishment, be financially responsible for a child.

2 months

srssimon

I would think that medical history should be a factor when donating and known up front to prevent issues later on

2 months

skygirll

This is just a big scam to get money out of someone, ie, sperm donors. If you can't afford to raise a child, don't go to a sperm bank.

3 months

Blackman

It's look like that you let your wife get's pregnant from other man;;;;;

3 months

edoug

One the child may wake up and wonder who its mother is.

4 months

robbiej0069

There is also the possibility that the parent and child may wish to seek out the donor, but it should not be otherwise.

4 months

Hart51

If the person donating sperm has a life-threatening disease, he shouldn't be allowed to donate.!

4 months

Raiwvynn

I believe all medical information should be provided at the time of donation. If something serious arises and is going to be important to the health of a child the donor parent should be informed thought the agency

4 months

valinmpls

Men should NEVER donate sperm - do they not realize they are in actuality donating one of their own children - this is NOT like donating an eye or kidney or heart, people. This is an actual person and what about the child?? This child has the right to know his or her biological father! THINK about it, realistically!! What are we doing to our families in this country?? I agree with nmf56 - "Adopt you selfish people!"

4 months

hollyb951

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4 months

lets999

I would prefer to just not get involved if I were a man

4 months

bellydingle

none

5 months

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