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Do you think males should be able to legally opt out of parenthood/child support?

Should females be able to?
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lakergoy · 36-40, M
You can sign away your rights to the state or another gaurdian
Phire1 · 51-55, F
@lakergoy Not all states in the U.S. allow a parent to sign off rights just to avoid paying child support. But, do you think that should be allowed?
lakergoy · 36-40, M
Not like that....although i guess that happens, sad
lakergoy · 36-40, M
I was speaking more of custodial issues
Phire1 · 51-55, F
@lakergoy That's pretty much the point of this post... custodial issues - which generally include financial child support
lakergoy · 36-40, M
@Phire1 yes but if the parent is unable to provide support then signing away can be an option.... I didnt mean it for ones who can support and wont
Phire1 · 51-55, F
@lakergoy Good point. However, many courts would rather the parent seek employment (or "better" employment, or two jobs, etc) in order to pay the financial child support