Donor conception and children's rights: "first, do no harm".

Parents' contributions to the narrative identity of offspring of donor-assisted conception.

Donated sperm, eggs, and embryos are an increasing feature of assisted reproduction; people conceived in this way have different genetic and social histories. Although most offspring of donor-assisted conception are ignorant of their genetic history, recipient parents must negotiate increasing demand for full disclosure to offspring. This paper illustrates some of the reasons parents give for n...

Donor conception and children's rights: a parent's decision.

Social dominance, school bullying, and child health: what are our ethical obligations to the very young?

BACKGROUND Recent research shows that by age 5, children form rigid social hierarchies, with some children consistently subordinated, and then later, bullied. Further, several studies suggest that enduring mental and physical harm follow. It is time to analyze the health burdens posed by early social dominance and to consider the ethical implications of ongoing socially caused harms. METHODS ...

Children's thoughts and feelings about their donor and security of attachment to their solo mothers in middle childhood

Study question What is the relationship between children's thoughts and feelings about their donor and their security of attachment to their solo mothers in middle childhood? Summary answer Children with higher levels of secure-autonomous attachment to their mothers were more likely to have positive perceptions of the donor, and those with higher levels of insecure-disorganized attachment to ...

Children\'s Rights and the New Evaluation Approach in Iran

Children's Rights and the New Evaluation Approach in Iran M. Hassani, Ph.D. Schools are among highly valued social institutions wherein the new generations' way to progress is paved. As such, they must operate in a way that promotes and protects children's basic rights. One area of operation in schools is evaluation. Hence, it too needs to be in accordance with the children's rights c...