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Age and assisted reproduction

G Pennings1

  • 1Centre for Bioethics, Free University Brussels, Belgium.

Medicine and Law
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
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Responsible parenthood requires meeting obligations. The study suggests a parental age limit of 50, ensuring sufficient personal resources and life completion for fulfilling parental commitments.

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Area of Science:

  • Ethics
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Parenthood is viewed as a significant commitment requiring responsible fulfillment of obligations.
  • Failure to meet parental responsibilities can stem from time constraints or diminished personal capacities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define an appropriate age limit for parenthood based on the concept of commitment.
  • To explore factors influencing the ability to meet parental obligations.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of parenthood as a commitment.
  • Examination of personal resources and life span in relation to parental responsibilities.

Main Results:

  • Personal capacities typically decline by the seventies, suggesting an earlier age limit for parenthood.

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  • An age limit of approximately 50 is proposed for procreation.

    • Conclusions:

    • Procreation before 50 facilitates the fulfillment of moral obligations and life possibilities.
    • This age limit aligns with a concept of a complete life, balancing responsibilities and personal accomplishments.