You Are Not The Father

Another day, and another Maury Povich DNA show.  I can't believe that there are enough people who don't know who the father of their child is that they can have a show on this topic nearly every day of the week.  While it makes for entertaining TV, it is very disturbing.

I am not saying that I have never made a mistake.  If you are reading this and believe that you have never made a mistake, then nice meeting you, Jesus.  Making a mistake, though, is one thing.  Being totally irresponsible is definitely another.

The thing that is most disturbing about these shows, besides the fact that I continue to watch them, is that these women and men are so irresponsible.  Having a one night stand or cheating on your significant other carries its own consequences, but you don't have to participate in these actions while being even more irresponsible.  It is called using protection.  Besides a possible unwanted pregnancy, there are diseases that you can contract that will change your life forever. 

I think that most are under the assumption that if you get a STD, you can get a shot of penicillin and be done with it.  That is not always the case.  Herpes, HIV, hepatitis (just to name a few) NEVER go away.  Granted there are those diseases that can be treated with antibiotics, however, if left untreated they can result in adverse consequences including sterility.  Maybe these people should get a lesson in safe sex.

The other thing that is disturbing is how the mother's dance and get in the faces of the men when they "Are The Father" and run and throw their bodies on the ground when they "ARE NOT THE FATHER".  Instead of perfecting dance moves and body flops, maybe these people should work harder on trying to remedy the situation and ensuring that the child is supported financially, mentally, and emotionally. 

The bottom line is that we are going to have a generation of children where many do not know who their father is.  While that does not make or break the future of a child, it is my guess that if you don't know your father, you are generally raised in a less than stellar environment.  I am concerned for the future of our society.  My only hope is that these children will be strong individuals who learn from the mistakes of their parents.