Would you support genetic customization of your child?

In the future, if we are able to do such a thing like before your baby is born you can select the eye color, hair color, skin tone, likes/dislikes, facial structure, muscle, etc. Would you do it?

I wouldn't, I would feel like I was controlling the future of another life, and well, watching that play out would be boring. Besides it would take alot of the fun out of being a parent, since you wouldn't be prone to all the unique surprises and experiences it would otherwise bring.

no way,i'd be so jealous of my child.

Yes... I would abuse that so much lol.

Yes, to an extent. To eliminate any biological defects or diseases or birth issues. Beyond that, no.GenTom

[QUOTE="GenTom"]Yes, to an extent. To eliminate any biological defects or diseases or birth issues. Beyond that, no.tofu-lion91

I would. :) I'll take playing mother nature before risking the chance of giving birth to an ugly kid. =D BiancaDK

Well some of us are going to have beautiful children no matter what. 8) However, I pray for a chaingun-arm modification. :)

No, I'd prefer to have my child or children be completely natural

only to make sure it was not a ginger.

That would depend on what the technology allowed me to do and how safe each modification would be.

No, but I would support embryo-selection in that I would not want to have a child with a severe mental or physical handicap.

No I don't think so

However, I pray for a chaingun-arm modification. :)

DigitalExile

No, I would not.

My children, if I decide to have any, will not need modification because they will be magnificent anyway.

I support this modification!

Will be able to have happy healthy kids!

Yes, to an extent. To eliminate any biological defects or diseases or birth issues. Beyond that, no.GenTom

This sums up my views exactly.

Sure, I would eliminate possibility for genetic disease or defects.chrisrooR

This and also I would make sure it has straight teeth so my child won't have to deal with braces down the line.

[QUOTE="chrisrooR"]Sure, I would eliminate possibility for genetic disease or defects.kidsmelly

This and also I would make sure it has straight teeth so my child won't have to deal with braces down the line.

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[QUOTE="chrisrooR"]Sure, I would eliminate possibility for genetic disease or defects.Wolls

This and also I would make sure it has straight teeth so my child won't have to deal with braces down the line.

Crooked Teeth? I think it is most everyone in my family had to get braces because we always have just one tooth in the back sticking out in my family the same tooth.

I'd support it to be able to get rid of things like Down syndrome or autism, that is about it though.

Using it to remove genetic or birth defects would be a responsible use and I would support that. More than that would be irresponsible in my book.

I do not support it, no. I know many will disagree with me here... but I dont believe in tampering with natural selection. And yall can say whatever you want about that idea... thats seriously how i feel. And thats for 'altering defects'. As far as 'customization' .... if you want your kid to look a certain way, get with a girl or guy that you want it to look like. Maybe it will happen. *shrugs* xhellcatx

[QUOTE="xhellcatx"]I do not support it, no. I know many will disagree with me here... but I dont believe in tampering with natural selection. And yall can say whatever you want about that idea... thats seriously how i feel. And thats for 'altering defects'. As far as 'customization' .... if you want your kid to look a certain way, get with a girl or guy that you want it to look like. Maybe it will happen. *shrugs* psychobrew

[QUOTE="psychobrew"][QUOTE="xhellcatx"]I do not support it, no. I know many will disagree with me here... but I dont believe in tampering with natural selection. And yall can say whatever you want about that idea... thats seriously how i feel. And thats for 'altering defects'. As far as 'customization' .... if you want your kid to look a certain way, get with a girl or guy that you want it to look like. Maybe it will happen. *shrugs* xhellcatx

I would, i don't see why not.

Use it to get rid of disesse or birth defect or any kind of health problems. absolutley

use it to make them look how I want, Hell no

[QUOTE="xhellcatx"][QUOTE="psychobrew"] What's the difference between mate selection and gene selection if the end result is the same thing?psychobrew

looks like everyone just wants to eliminate disease

Lets just say my kid would have PROTOTYPE powers if this was available.

[QUOTE="psychobrew"][QUOTE="xhellcatx"].... um... cause its more natural perhaps? ... Oh and with my post i just wanna say i didnt mean go out and like have a baby just cause you want it to look a certain way.. thats make sure your partner is someone you want to have a baby with before deciding to have one. ... no surprise sex! ... Im for natural selection... its in place for a reason. People die from Natural Reasons...for a reason. I know that probably sounds horrible.... I am a parent tho.. so I do know what I am talking about.. and ... I have lost before... so i very much so know what im talking about. xhellcatx

Yes, I would. Only because without it my child would be pre-disposed to some pretty harsh stuff.

[QUOTE="xhellcatx"][QUOTE="psychobrew"] I'm sorry for your loss. My mother lost two (one right before me and one right after me). In any case, I'm just pointing out that in a way, we naturally manipulate the genes of our childeren even though we may not be conscious of it. I think it would have been cool if my parrents could have given me extreme abilities with a few tweaks of a gene or two.psychobrew

Yes, gene customisation, augmentation, physical therapy, discrete cybernetics and whatever else to give him or her the edge over other people when older. Can you imagine how cool it would be if your parents had done that to you given the opportunity?