Every parent or aspiring one wants to have a child that stands out positively, one who'll not only be a blessing to their family but also to society at large. This is the desire of every parent, and who wouldn't want their child to be the shining light and perfect example of the community? to the point of being admired and respected in society, a lot of parents would do everything in their capacity to have such a child even if they had the power to enhance the genetic mutations that would bring this to reality, but would I do the same?
Just like every other parent, I'm no exception about wanting the best for children; I guess it's the natural trait and desire of every parent, but going to the point of changing and selecting genetic traits that make them the perfect child just doesn't seem right to me. I mean, in truth, of course, I'd love to have a child who stands out in society, and such can be achieved in other ways by training such a child well, homeschooling them, putting them under the guidance of good tutors and the like, and overall encouraging research, curiosity, and the like would go on to put them on that path we desire, because to me editing their genes is like me trying to play God in their life.
Thinking about this deeply and seeing that it's like me trying to play the role of God, I've decided within myself that I won't be doing such; instead, I'll let nature take its course. I've got traits I'm proud of, including resilience, empathy, creativity, and the likes, and if any child of mine grew up with those traits, I'd be more than happy, but then one thing that stands out among us humans is our individual uniqueness in our personality, strength, and path, so I'd rather want my child to discover his own path and desire and walk towards it than follow the one I've laid down for him via those genetic trait mutations.
So be it their trait, or phenotype and genotype that I have the power to change, I'd still let nature take its course and let it unfold naturally; there is more beauty in being able to guide and support a child regardless of how they turn out than in already knowing exactly what to expect, and with that being said, I'm not that kind of person who wants to mold my child into a version of myself or an ideal I created; instead, I'll want them to be confident in who they are. Here I am today, and even though my life isn't perfect, I'm doing well in my opinion, and I'm sure there are a lot of people who wish they were like me.
Of course I want my child to be healthy above everything else; for genotype, just as I'm AA, it'll be nice if they're the same. Saying this is just for the best, as we know health is important. Regarding phenotype, I won't really mind if they're tall, short, dark, or pale; it's not a big deal how they look. All I'm concerned about for my children is that they grow up to be respectful, emotionally intelligent, contented, and happy.
Parenting is about loving, equipping, and nurturing our wards regardless of their flaws, gifts, and the like, and not about redesigning them into the perfect child. My watchword for this subject matter remains letting nature take its course to encourage whatever uniqueness my child possesses.
All photos used in this article are mine.
Posted Using INLEO
