Would you rather...

be infertile

have a child that passes away before age 5

No, you may not adopt in either case.

Infertile or Fatal

asked by AnonymousOct 1, 2009

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be infertile

Losing a child before age 5 is among the most devastating experiences imaginable; infertility avoids that irreversible grief entirely
Bringing a child into the world knowing they will die young raises serious ethical questions about the child's interests, not just the parent's desire
Infertility is a painful personal limitation, not a tragedy that causes another person to suffer and die

have a child that passes away before age 5

Experiencing parenthood, however briefly and painfully, is profoundly meaningful in a way that never having a child cannot be
The question says one child dies, not all; you can still go on to have other children who live full lives
The grief of losing a child, though immense, does not erase the love and meaning of the time spent together

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Would you rather...

be infertile

have a child that passes away before age 5