Anderson Cooper is a dad!

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Anonymous wrote:To the people questioning his age at becoming a father-- his mother just died within the last year. She was 43 when she had him and still lived to see him past his 50th birthday. So I think genetics are on their side.

He was close with his mother, and she was quite a character with a remarkable life story. If anyone hasn't seen the documentary about them, Nothing Left Unsaid, I highly recommend it. I found it really uplifting, and it stayed with me for a long time.

Just proved my point. Mothers ARE important and not just for their eggs and uterus. Hope Anderson lets his baby know his mother

Which "mother" would that be, just to be curious? The egg donor or the surrogate? If the egg donor has no interest in being anyone's parent, should Anderson then hold a gun to her head? If the surrogate already has her own biological children and husband, does Anderson need to demand an invite to her house?

Does this also mean single women who choose to become pregnant should search for their sperm donors and demand their children get to know their fathers?

My best friend donated eggs when we were in college, close to 20 years ago. She is child free by choice. She would be pretty horrified if a random stranger showed up and demanded a mother-child relationship.

Which mother? That is not my decision to make. Ideally, I don't think the situation should be at all because it is not in the best interest of the child. Money should not be involved in creating life. This child has two mothers but won't know either. Doesn't that make it sad to you? Hopefully, Anderson will provide some mother figure but, it isn't the same.

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Anonymous wrote:So whose the mother?

Probably a 20-something who just made $500k.

Kids need mothers. Hopefully, she will be involved in some way.

My happily adjusted adult niece and nephew of two dads would disagree.

Also, my four kids of two moms would disagree that kids need dads.

Kids need LOVE. Period.

As someone who was in the system and aged out, I will proclaim that over and over and over. Adoption rules need to be overhauled. Love matters the most, NOT the size of the parent's paycheck or that each kid has their own room or that they are given a five-star life. Can their needs be met? Great, adopt away!

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You are a billionaire and you waited until you were 52 to have a baby?

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Anonymous wrote:He's too old. Should have picked up this hobby 10 years ago if this is what he wanted to do.

Maybe it wasn't what he wanted ten years ago though.

[Anonymous]

No mom

Poor kid

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So whose the mother?

Probably a 20-something who just made $500k.

Kids need mothers. Hopefully, she will be involved in some way.

My happily adjusted adult niece and nephew of two dads would disagree.

Also, my four kids of two moms would disagree that kids need dads.

Kids need LOVE. Period.

As someone who was in the system and aged out, I will proclaim that over and over and over. Adoption rules need to be overhauled. Love matters the most, NOT the size of the parent's paycheck or that each kid has their own room or that they are given a five-star life. Can their needs be met? Great, adopt away!

What else are they going to say? They don't want to hurt your feelings AND they don't know what they are missing!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:He's too old. Should have picked up this hobby 10 years ago if this is what he wanted to do.

Maybe it wasn't what he wanted ten years ago though.

Right. And his wants are what's most important? Not what's best for a baby/ child?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So whose the mother?

Probably a 20-something who just made $500k.

Kids need mothers. Hopefully, she will be involved in some way.

My happily adjusted adult niece and nephew of two dads would disagree.

Also, my four kids of two moms would disagree that kids need dads.

Kids need LOVE. Period.

As someone who was in the system and aged out, I will proclaim that over and over and over. Adoption rules need to be overhauled. Love matters the most, NOT the size of the parent's paycheck or that each kid has their own room or that they are given a five-star life. Can their needs be met? Great, adopt away!

What else are they going to say? They don't want to hurt your feelings AND they don't know what they are missing!

This. That you have a few examples of presumably "happily adjusted" adults does not change the reality for millions of people, and the fact that nature designs all humans to grow up in the care of an intact home, with a mother and a father. Can kids who don't have that overcome and do well? Of course. But it's still the desired state.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So whose the mother?

Probably a 20-something who just made $500k.

Kids need mothers. Hopefully, she will be involved in some way.

My happily adjusted adult niece and nephew of two dads would disagree.

Also, my four kids of two moms would disagree that kids need dads.

Kids need LOVE. Period.

As someone who was in the system and aged out, I will proclaim that over and over and over. Adoption rules need to be overhauled. Love matters the most, NOT the size of the parent's paycheck or that each kid has their own room or that they are given a five-star life. Can their needs be met? Great, adopt away!

What else are they going to say? They don't want to hurt your feelings AND they don't know what they are missing!

This. That you have a few examples of presumably "happily adjusted" adults does not change the reality for millions of people, and the fact that nature designs all humans to grow up in the care of an intact home, with a mother and a father. Can kids who don't have that overcome and do well? Of course. But it's still the desired state.

IMO, 2 moms is fine.

No moms is NOT fine. Every kid should have (at least) one mom.

[Anonymous]

He's old and this shouldn't be glorified. Kids need two parents. He won't even be around to see the mental trauma this imposes on an innocent child. It's so, so selfish and narcissistic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He's too old. Should have picked up this hobby 10 years ago if this is what he wanted to do.

Maybe it wasn't what he wanted ten years ago though.

Right. And his wants are what's most important? Not what's best for a baby/ child?

+1. It doesn't matter because I like his show and his politics align with mine.

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I'm happy for him. I'm a bit surprised he didn't do this 10 years ago. Money wasn't an issue. 52 is definitely on the old side. He may live another 30 years, then again he may not.

The kid will have all the money and nannies in the world so he is already fortunate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He's old and this shouldn't be glorified. Kids need two parents. He won't even be around to see the mental trauma this imposes on an innocent child. It's so, so selfish and narcissistic.

Yeah. Something tells me he's going to be a terrible Diva Dad.

[Anonymous]

I had a feeling nothing good could be on page 7 of this thread and boy was that correct

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So whose the mother?

Probably a 20-something who just made $500k.

Kids need mothers. Hopefully, she will be involved in some way.

My happily adjusted adult niece and nephew of two dads would disagree.

Also, my four kids of two moms would disagree that kids need dads.

Kids need LOVE. Period.

As someone who was in the system and aged out, I will proclaim that over and over and over. Adoption rules need to be overhauled. Love matters the most, NOT the size of the parent's paycheck or that each kid has their own room or that they are given a five-star life. Can their needs be met? Great, adopt away!

What else are they going to say? They don't want to hurt your feelings AND they don't know what they are missing!

This. That you have a few examples of presumably "happily adjusted" adults does not change the reality for millions of people, and the fact that nature designs all humans to grow up in the care of an intact home, with a mother and a father. Can kids who don't have that overcome and do well? Of course. But it's still the desired state.

IMO, 2 moms is fine.

No moms is NOT fine. Every kid should have (at least) one mom.

My sister in law died from cancer when my niece was two. She has no memory of a mom. Is that okay with you, or should by brother just give her up for adoption?