Would you choose to have a genetically modified child?

Poll - Total Votes: 8

Yes

You can only vote on one answer.

If you choose yes, you would ensure that they would be stronger, smarter, and better looking compared to other kids. They would also be immune from diseases.

If you choose no, they would have be born without any advantages and would be at risk for heritable defects and illnesses.

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SW-User

No. I'm sure they'd learn to deal with whatever life gives them just like everyone else has been. They could still be happy and good people.

SW-User

@Ephemeral: One has to consider that maybe our struggles are what make us grow as people. We in the US have so many advantages compared to the rest of the world, and we're more miserable because of it. If a designer baby grows up never knowing what it's like to work hard for something, what kind of person would they grow up to be?

SW-User

Yes. Also, what new problems could they face that none of us could help them with because we've never been through it? @HalfCactus:

SW-User

@Ephemeral: They may resent the fact that they're different, they may become narcissistic when they realize how much better they are than everyone, they may even feel like commodities that were designed for ulterior reasons. There's really a lot of emotional struggles that could come with being so physically and mentally superior to the people around them. Or maybe, just maybe, they'll feel a sense of obligation to use their gifts to better the lives of those around them. It's interesting to think about