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Eunuchs 30dbc#13

*Cappucine: "OMG... stay away, stay far far away... . I hope the readers understand the satire except... it is much more than that. It is chilling, dystopian... absolute horror. Well played. " re "Alpha's Letter " 

*Robert: "Well, parenting for everyone long before age 15; like start at age 10; after 5 years they should have a clue what's involved. Support for children after they are born (even when you don't approve of the parents). Friends adopted an Afro-Korean son because they were interracial and interfaith. You are sooooo spot on about this one. And yes, this would be a dilemma on a spaceship. You don't want too many children enroute but infertility upon arrival would doom the colony." re "Procreation Pass" 

?Sonali: {c:}"I took people in. I'm quite aware that my parenting skills aren't stellar (even adults need to be parented). I can be the wacko uncle or mentor... that's about it. " re "I opt out - #30DBC" 

Viv: {c:}"Couples who wish to adopt face this all the time, whether infertile, single parent, same-sex couple. The scrutiny and hurdles make many give up. In Costa Rica and many places a pregnant 15 year old faces no questions (fortunately most have supportive family). " re "PARENT, MAYBE" 

Sue: {c:}"I think the African proverb fits best: "it takes a village to raise a child". Many animals do quite well fostering babies, even cross species, even humans do. " re "Great idea" 

Kathie: {c:}"Yep. It is frightening that many of the same people who wanted the freedom to have a quiver-full were not particularily open to extending their love to others who didn't live up to their expectations. I think of all the Irish Catholics having a bakers-dozen while Asians, Africans and Jews were turned away ... and still are. The quest for a White Christian Nation was and is dependent on high birth-rates, incarceration of undisirables and the exclusion of any non-white immigrants. Oh, I could rant..." re "WDC 30 Day Blogging Nov. 13, 2021" 

QP: {c:}"I don't think it would end well for you or most anyone we know. It would be like getting into Yale or getting out of jail. Only certain people would be valued. Sad, really." re "Parent Proof" 

Petra: {c:}"Hmm... the Dutch have a decent sex education program. Parenting could easily be dealt with as well. That said, we have neither in the USA. There are still kids that are shocked when they find out at age 13 that they're gonna be a mommy or daddy. " re "No, thanks" 

Marvilla: {c:}"I've taken people in and at times tried to support and help. I wasn't very good at it. I'm better off being the batty uncle. It's good thing to know... but others think they can't and then surprise themselves." re "Would I be a good caregiver? I am." 

Mike: {c:}"Actually... perhaps. Not everyone is as nice as people think; however, it's probably true most of the time. Do cats and dogs adore you? They aren't always right but do seem to be more perceptive than humans. You do adore those litle ones, don't you? " re "Wanted: Pitter-patter of little feet [30 DBC entry]" 

Sox: {c:}"And... have you ever been around children and do they like you? I denote just a bit of sarcasm... " re "November 13, 2021" 

Apondia: {c:}"China has been working on 'social credit' scores and although it sounds dystopian we've been doing that for centuries with who gets fed, who gets neutered, who gets slaughtered on the spot. It's very human to think in dog-eat-dog terms. Fortunately there are those who also think in terms of cooperation and community where diversity is valued. And diversity is essential should we move to new real estate among the stars." re "Childhood Planned" 

Sandy: {c:}"Yep, you've been there. Present this to everyone ahead of you in line. See how many have 'better' things to do. I wouldn't volunteer unless I were forced to do so. We all have our talents. This may be one of yours... certainly not mine. " re " Mamma Me-a?" 

LeJen: {c:}"Traditional black/white categorizing of good/evil. Very Spanish Inquisition. Very dystopian. A past and future that's disturbing to those who look at life differently. Waltz mentions SF's role of prevention; but, I also think of literature as propaganda and apology with the power of normalization." re "Alternate World" 

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