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Dutch prime minister and male partner use two different women to get a baby
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten and his partner, Argentine field hockey player Nicolás Keenan, have announced they are using a surrogate and an egg donor — two women they know — to have a child.
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten and his male partner have announced they are using a surrogate and an egg donor to have a child.
The women are both friends of the men. The Netherlands prohibits commercial surrogacy.
The men said they are "grateful" to the women and their families for making their "dream" come true.
It's another example of how the fertility industry puts the desires of adults ahead of children's rights to their mother and father.
The men posted on Instagram, "A very special person is on the way. See you in 2027, little one. There are no words big enough to thank our egg donor, our surrogate mum Lisa and both their families. None of this would be possible without you."
The political party D66, of which Jetten is the leader, said that both women are friends of the men. Dutch law prohibits commercial surrogacy, in which the surrogate is paid to carry the child.
"There is no commercial surrogacy involved," it explained. "The surrogate mother and the egg donor are known to Jetten and Keenan. They are pleased to be able to help fulfill the wish of the two fathers-to-be to have a child in this way."
Jetten said he and Keenan are "incredibly grateful" because "we now have the opportunity to make our dream come true."
Lisa, the surrogate, reiterated this, saying, “Surrogacy feels like a very special way to help make the dream of our dear friends come true."
This is another example of how the fertility industry and adults put adult desires ahead of the natural rights of the children.
The focus of the announcement is on the donor and the surrogate, two women that this baby likely won't ever know as mothers.
It is unclear what relationship the child will have with the women who are bringing him or her into the world, but it is not uncommon for children of same-sex couples to be absent a mother or a father.
What is typically seen as a tragedy — a child's loss of a mother or a father — is normalized for the sake of a same-sex couple's "dream."
As in all cases of egg and sperm donation, surrogacy, and IVF in general, regardless of whether the couple is gay or straight, the wants and the desires of the adults in the situation are prioritized over the rights and needs of the child.
Children benefit from having both a mother and a father as each brings something unique to the child's life. As explained by The Talking Brains Center:
The presence and involvement of both parents play a crucial role in shaping a child’s emotional, social, and cognitive development. While each parent brings unique qualities to the parenting journey, their combined influence helps create a balanced and nurturing environment.
The roles of the father and mother may differ, but both are equally vital in a child’s life.
It also noted, "Mothers are often the primary source of comfort and emotional support" while "Fathers often encourage their children to explore, take risks, and develop problem-solving skills."
Research from the Journal of Child and Family Studies states that mothers are usually more emotionally available, self-controlled, and responsive to their children. Fathers are more likely to provide discipline and structure.
In addition, children who are raised by their married, biological parents do better emotionally and academically. They are also physically safer than when living with an adult who is not biologically related to them.
Now-adult children who were created via egg or sperm donation or carried by surrogates have reported negative aspects such as:
the desire for a mother or father that they kept secret for fear of hurting the parents raising them;
an identity crisis in which they wonder about an entire half of their family (and themselves) that they don't know;
and never feeling a connection with the parent who is not biologically related to them.
Children have a right to be known and loved by their biological parents. Sometimes that is not possible because of death or circumstances in which the biological parents are unable to take care of the child.
But with egg and sperm donation and surrogacy, the child is created with the full intention of denying him or her this right.
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·Dutch prime minister and male partner use two different women to get a baby
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten and his partner, Argentine field hockey player Nicolás Keenan, have announced they are using a surrogate and an egg donor — two women they know — to have a child.
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten and his male partner have announced they are using a surrogate and an egg donor to have a child.
The women are both friends of the men. The Netherlands prohibits commercial surrogacy.
The men said they are "grateful" to the women and their families for making their "dream" come true.
It's another example of how the fertility industry puts the desires of adults ahead of children's rights to their mother and father.
The men posted on Instagram, "A very special person is on the way. See you in 2027, little one. There are no words big enough to thank our egg donor, our surrogate mum Lisa and both their families. None of this would be possible without you."
The political party D66, of which Jetten is the leader, said that both women are friends of the men. Dutch law prohibits commercial surrogacy, in which the surrogate is paid to carry the child.
"There is no commercial surrogacy involved," it explained. "The surrogate mother and the egg donor are known to Jetten and Keenan. They are pleased to be able to help fulfill the wish of the two fathers-to-be to have a child in this way."
Jetten said he and Keenan are "incredibly grateful" because "we now have the opportunity to make our dream come true."
Lisa, the surrogate, reiterated this, saying, “Surrogacy feels like a very special way to help make the dream of our dear friends come true."
This is another example of how the fertility industry and adults put adult desires ahead of the natural rights of the children.
The focus of the announcement is on the donor and the surrogate, two women that this baby likely won't ever know as mothers.
It is unclear what relationship the child will have with the women who are bringing him or her into the world, but it is not uncommon for children of same-sex couples to be absent a mother or a father.
What is typically seen as a tragedy — a child's loss of a mother or a father — is normalized for the sake of a same-sex couple's "dream."
As in all cases of egg and sperm donation, surrogacy, and IVF in general, regardless of whether the couple is gay or straight, the wants and the desires of the adults in the situation are prioritized over the rights and needs of the child.
Children benefit from having both a mother and a father as each brings something unique to the child's life. As explained by The Talking Brains Center:
The presence and involvement of both parents play a crucial role in shaping a child’s emotional, social, and cognitive development. While each parent brings unique qualities to the parenting journey, their combined influence helps create a balanced and nurturing environment.
The roles of the father and mother may differ, but both are equally vital in a child’s life.
It also noted, "Mothers are often the primary source of comfort and emotional support" while "Fathers often encourage their children to explore, take risks, and develop problem-solving skills."
Research from the Journal of Child and Family Studies states that mothers are usually more emotionally available, self-controlled, and responsive to their children. Fathers are more likely to provide discipline and structure.
In addition, children who are raised by their married, biological parents do better emotionally and academically. They are also physically safer than when living with an adult who is not biologically related to them.
Now-adult children who were created via egg or sperm donation or carried by surrogates have reported negative aspects such as:
the desire for a mother or father that they kept secret for fear of hurting the parents raising them;
an identity crisis in which they wonder about an entire half of their family (and themselves) that they don't know;
and never feeling a connection with the parent who is not biologically related to them.
Children have a right to be known and loved by their biological parents. Sometimes that is not possible because of death or circumstances in which the biological parents are unable to take care of the child.
But with egg and sperm donation and surrogacy, the child is created with the full intention of denying him or her this right.
Live Action News is pro-life news and commentary from a pro-life perspective.
Our work is possible because of our donors. Please consider giving to further our work of changing hearts and minds on issues of life and human dignity.
Contact editor@liveaction.org for questions, corrections, or if you are seeking permission to reprint any Live Action News content.
Guest Articles: To submit a guest article to Live Action News, email editor@liveaction.org with an attached Word document of 800-1000 words. Please also attach any photos relevant to your submission if applicable. If your submission is accepted for publication, you will be notified within three weeks. Guest articles are not compensated (see our Open License Agreement). Thank you for your interest in Live Action News!
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