Kinship is forever. (biological parents' rights) (Column)

From: Commonweal | Date: November 18, 1994| Author: Callahan, Sidney | Copyright information

Blood may be thicker than water, but do biological genetic ties of kinship really matter that much in the modern world? These thoughts come to mind as Americans become drawn into the media watch of tragic custody struggles, for Baby M., for Baby Jessica, or for Kimberly Mays. When the conflicting claims of biological versus social parents clash, what values are in dispute?

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