How Can the Ethics of Child Adoption Be Compared to the Ethical

question 2

Multiple Choice

How can the ethics of child adoption be compared to the ethical justification for taking risks and trying new assisted reproductive technologies?

• A) The psychological intent and social commitment of genetic parents is greater than those of non-biological parents in the case of adoption.
• B) Innovative infertility treatments that break genetic ties can be just as successful as the socially and legally accepted practice of child adoption.
• C) Adoption is an ancient and widespread practice, the same as assisted reproductive technology is long-standing and socially accepted.
• D) New infertility treatments are just an extension of the concept of adoption since both require the same social commitment from parents.

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